Stuffed plantain

Delicious, meat free stuffed plantain - dairy free, gluten free, vegan

📝 Ingredients

• 4 ripe plantain (peeled)
• 1 canned of black beans
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tsp of parsley
• 2 tsp of oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp of cumin
• 1 cup of mixed bell peppers (chopped)
• **salt to taste
• coconut oil
• optional topping
• Vegan cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Line a large roasting pan or baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. 2Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the frying pan and melt on medium heat.
3. 3Once melted, now add the garlic and onions and sautee until translucent. Then add the chopped bell peppers and cook until they are softened.
4. 4Season the sauteed ingredients with the parsley, oregano, black pepper, cumin and salt to taste.
5. 5Pour the whole can of black beans into the frying pan and then combine and stir everything together
6. 6Reduce the heat and simmer with the lid for 5 minutes and once cooked set aside
7. 7While the black beans simmer prepare the plantains by removing their outer skin with a knife
8. 8Make a lengthways cut down the length of the plantain, all the while being mindful of NOT cutting too deep and scoop out the inside so the plantain now resembles a canoe. Repeat this step with each plantain until complete.
9. 9Place the plantains on a baking tray and coat each one with some oil
10. 10Bake them in the oven for 25-30 until evenly brown at 180c/356f
11. 11Remove the plantains from the oven and allow them to cool down
12. 12Spoon the black beans mixture into the canoas (canoes) and top with vegan cheese.
13. 13Place the canoas under the grill on medium and melt the cheese or simply allow the cheese to melt naturally prior to serving