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Plantain Corn Sformato

This creamy plantain corn sformato recipe (Italian custard), is the perfect vegetarian entree or appetizer recipe for any occasion

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 364 kcal
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe plantain
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • salt + pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Spray 4-5 custard cups with nonstick spray
  3. Place cups in a bigger baking pan
  4. Peel the plantain and slice into 3-4 thick chunks
  5. Boil these chunks in water until tender (about 15-20 minutes)
  6. Warm the milk in the microwave
  7. In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat
  8. When the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk until incorporated and the flour is cooked (about 45 seconds to 1 minute)
  9. Add the warm milk and whisk vigorously to avoid lumps
  10. Keep whisking until the sauce starts getting thick and creamy.
  11. Remove from heat and add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon and parmesan cheese
  12. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and the yolk
  13. Carefully add the little by little the hot bechamel sauce into the eggs whisking constantly to avoid the eggs from cooking. Set aside
  14. In a skillet melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat
  15. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the corn and continue cooking. Season with salt and pepper
  16. When corn and onions are tender, place them in the blender with the plantain. Blend until you achieve a puree (if puree is too thick add 1-2 tablespoons of water)
  17. Mix the puree with the egg mixture
  18. Pour into custard cups
  19. Add hot water to the baking pan
  20. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until set
  21. Remove from heat and let the custards rest for 3-4 minutes
  22. Invert on a plate and serve
  23. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Sodium 466mg (19%) Potassium 381mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 791IU (16%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 415mg (42%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364

% Daily Value*

Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 466mg 19%
Potassium 381mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 791IU 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 415mg 42%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.