Plantain Lasagna (Pastelon)
This Puerto Rican classic layers sweet ripe plantains with a savory, seasoned beef filling and a creamy topping. It’s a comforting, slightly sweet-and-savory baked dish that’s rich in flavor and perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients
Scale
For the Plantains:
4 large ripe plantains
For the Filling:
1 lb ground beef
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon sazon seasoning
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup olives or capers
1 cup tomato sauce
For the Topping:
2 cups dairy-free shredded cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
Coconut oil (for frying and greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Peel the ripe plantains and slice them lengthwise into thin strips.
- Heat coconut oil in a pan and fry the plantain slices until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
- In the same pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the adobo seasoning, sazon seasoning, cilantro, olives (or capers), and tomato sauce. Let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer the fried plantains to cover the bottom.
- Add a layer of the beef mixture, then repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with plantains on top.
- Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the top layer.
- Sprinkle the dairy-free cheese over the dish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until set and golden on top.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
Find it online: https://recipzy.com/plantain-lasagna-pastelon/