Plantain Stuffing Recipe

Name: Plantain Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups herbed or cornbread stuffing cubes; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon picked fresh thyme leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large plantain with some black areas, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup chicken stock

Servings: persons

2 cups herbed or cornbread stuffing cubes
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon picked fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large plantain with some black areas, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chicken stock

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Place the stuffing cubes in a large bowl and set aside.
3
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4
Add the jalapeno, onions, bell peppers, and thyme, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
5
Cook until the onions and bell peppers are tender, and then add the garlic.
6
Cook until the garlic is tender, and then remove to the bowl with the stuffing cubes.
7
Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and place back on the heat.
8
Add the remaining butter and olive oil to the pan.
9
When the butter is melted and bubbly, add the plantains and sprinkle with salt.
10
Saute, while tossing, until the plantains are golden and caramelized on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes.
11
Pour over the stuffing in the bowl.
12
Add the chicken stock and stir or mix with hands.
13
Pour and press the stuffing into an 8 by 8-inch oven dish, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
14
Uncover and cook until the top edges are golden, another 20 minutes.

371

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups herbed or cornbread stuffing cubes, 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Plantain Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Plantain Stuffing

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