Low FODMAP Pastelon

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time55 min

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the plantains

4 large ripe plantains (yellow with black spots)
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3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
½ tsp salt

For the picadillo

1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 1/2 of a green bell pepper is low in FODMAPs. This recipe contains only about 1/6 of a green bell pepper per serving, making it likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid green bell pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
4 garlic cloves, minced
Chef's tip
Swap it in for an equal amount of the oil or butter the recipe cooks with - do not add it on top of the existing fat.
¼ cup tomato sauce
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce is low in FODMAPs. This recipe contains only about 2 teaspoons per serving, making it likely Low FODMAP.
¼ cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
Ingredient note
Pimento stuffed green olives only become a problem on a low FODMAP diet in larger amounts; this recipe uses only about 2 teaspoons per serving, so it is likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid pimento stuffed green olives, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
2 tbsp capers, drained
1 tsp sazon seasoning
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the assembly

3 large eggs
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
cooking spray or butter, for greasing

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
2
Arrange the plantain planks in a single layer on a sheet pan, brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Roast for 15–18 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the planks are golden and tender. Remove from the oven and set aside. Leave the oven on.

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