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Mangú (Plantain) Breakfast Bites Recipe
Mangú (Plantain) Breakfast Bites Recipe: Based on our most popular breakfast dish, we've made these cute bites perfect to serve at a buffet. I love them!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings (3/person)
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Caribbean , Dominican
Ingredients
For the mangú
- 2 plantain (green, unripe) peeled and cut into quarters
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion grated
For the filling
- 1 egg (large)
- 2 ounces York ham [0.06 kg] cut into tiny cubes
- 1 plum tomato cut into tiny cubes
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
- 2 ounces gouda [0.06 kg] or cheddar cheese cut into tiny cubes
Instructions
1. Boil plantains
- Boil the plantains in enough water to cover it, adding the salt to the water, until the plantains are very tender (about 15 mins). Remove from the water.
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2. Mash plantains
- Mash the plantains with a fork until it is a small puree with no lumps. Mix in the water. Set aside for a moment.
3. Cook onions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil over very low heat, stir in the onion. Cook stir until the onion starts to become translucent. Remove from the heat and mix with the mashed plantain. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
4. Preheat
- Heat oven at maximum temperature. Grease a mini-muffin mold with the rest of the oil.
5. Form the cups
- Once the plantain has cooled down, scoop two tablespoons of the mixture at a time and make into balls.Place the balls into mini-muffin molds and press to form the cups. Place a cheese cube into each cup.
6. Mix ingredients
- Whisk the egg and mix in tomato, chives, ham, salt and pepper. Pour this mixture into each cup enough to fill them.
7. Bake
- Bake until the eggs have set. Remove from the oven, and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Use a skewer to help you unmold them and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
766mg
(32%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
915IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (3/person)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 915IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.