Pastelón – Dominican Sweet Plantain Casserole
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 489 kcal
Ingredients
Base
- 8 sweet plantains peeled and halved (optional: remove core and black seeds)
- 3 tsp. Vitacost Himalayan Pink Salt
- 2 cups water (approx.)
- 1-½ – 2 Tbsp. Organic Valley Ghee Butter
- 2 eggs room temperature
Filling
- 1 lb. ground turkey breast
- 1 medium summer squash or zucchini
- 4 Tbsp. Cento All Purpose Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- ½ yellow onion minced
- 1 tsp. Vitacost Himalayan Pink Salt
- ½ tsp. Simply Organic Black Pepper
- ½ tsp. Turmeric
- 2 tsp. Italian herb, adobo or sofrito seasoning
- 1 tsp. Bragg Organic Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp. Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper
Topping
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese
Notes: For a vegan variation, use dairy-free cheese and vegan butter. Substitute turkey with sautéed tomatoes and eggplant or minced sautéed mushrooms with onions.
Instructions
Base
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In saucepan, cover plantains with water and salt. (Note: Fill with enough water to just cover plantains; do not overfill). Boil for 20 minutes.
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Drain water and let plantains cool slightly.
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In bowl, mash plantains with potato masher.
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Stir in butter and eggs until well combined.
Filling
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Peel and grate squash. Squeeze out water using hands or cheese cloth and set aside.
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Season turkey with salt, pepper, turmeric, garlic, onion, Italian, adobo or sofrito seasoning, vinegar. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and mix well. (Note: Do not overmix.)
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In skillet over medium heat, combine turkey and squash and cook 10-15 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, crushed red peppers and 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Set aside.
Layered assembly
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Grease 8x8-inch glass casserole dish with butter.
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In dish, spread half of plantain mixture. Top with turkey mixture, then sprinkle on half of mozzarella cheese.
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Top with remaining plantain mixture, then additional mozzarella cheese.
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Bake 30 minutes.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Notes
Get the ingredients you need from Vitacost!
Nutrition Facts
Pastelón – Dominican Sweet Plantain Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 1204mg50%
Potassium 1232mg35%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 2462IU49%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 191mg19%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.