CUBAN LASAGNA

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We put a Cuban taste twist on traditional lasagna by substituting plantains for noodles.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic red and yellow diced tomatoes, undrained
4 mostly black plantains
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in oregano, cumin and coriander. Cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel plantains; cut each lengthwise into thin strips. In heavy skillet, heat about 1/4 inch oil Fry plantain strips until golden brown on each side. Remove from skillet to paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.
  • Once beef mixture has simmered and thickened, stir in olives and cilantro. Remove from heat.
  • To prepare lasagna, arrange one-third of plantains in even layer in bottom of baking dish. Top with half of beef mixture. Sprinkle one-third of cheese over beef. Arrange second one-third of plantains over cheese, followed by remaining beef mixture. Top with another one-third of cheese. Arrange last one-third of plantains on top. Sprinkle with half of remaining cheese.
  • In small bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk. Pour over top of layered ingredients in baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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