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[Recipe + Video] Canoas de Maduros (Ripe Plantain Boats with Eggplants)
Ripe Plantain Boats (Canoas) with Eggplants - Recipe & Video: Traditionally made by frying the plantains, this is the lighter version, it's also a vegetarian dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 442 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Caribbean , Dominican
Ingredients
- 6 plantain (very ripe) , peeled (skin must be partially black)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to grease tray
For the filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large red onion , diced finely
- 3 clove garlic , crushed
- 1 red bell pepper , diced
- 2 eggplant (large) , washed and diced (unpeeled)
- 6 large tomato , diced
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt , or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon oregano (dry, ground)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground) , or to taste
- ¾ cup grated cheddar
- 1 tablespoon sliced chives
Instructions
1. Boil plantains
- Boil the plantains -having added the salt to the water - until they are fork-tender (about 15 minutes). In the meantime, grease a baking sheet with oil. Remove the plantains from the water, slice along their length, and pull apart to create the boats (discard the central "nerve"). Place on the baking tray and set aside.
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2. Cook filling
- Heat olive oil over low heat. Add onions and cook stirring until they turn translucent. Add garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, and eggplants and mix. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are cooked through and all liquid has evaporated.Season with cayenne pepper, salt to taste, oregano, and pepper to taste.
3. Stuff plantains
- Divide the filling between the plantains. Top with the cheddar cheese.
4. Bake
- Cook in preheated oven to 350ºF [175 ºC] until cheese is bubbly and starts to turn golden brown (about 20 mins.).
5. Serving
- Garnish with the chives and serve.
Notes
- For a vegan version, leave out cheese, or use a vegan substitute.
- If you don't like spicy food, don't add the cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Information
Calories
442kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
1075mg
(45%)
Potassium
1649mg
(47%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
3930IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
81.9mg
(91%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1075mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1649mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 3930IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 81.9mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.