Annette Louise Alvidres Grable Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 ThePaleoMom.com posted "[New post] Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna (Pastelon)" that uses plantains as the "lasagna noodles." I know for sure it would SWYPO if I was recovering pastaholic. I am not and I realize it wasn't the pasta (or rice) I loved so much as the cheese, butter, sauce, etc., that was on the stuff. One taste plain is enough to remind me. But I do like a hearty Italian meal from time to time and wondered if plantains are okay. I went through ten pages of "Can I have _____?" and never saw plantains. I know they're banana relatives, but wasn't sure if and how much is okay. Thanks, Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted January 19, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 19, 2013 Plantains are fine during a Whole30. However, I can't imagine liking them as a lasagna noodle substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0426 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I have to agree with Tom on this one. They are divine fried on their own! I just listed instructions in this post: http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/6411-alternatives-to-sweet-potato/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Louise Alvidres Grable Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Thank you. Yay. I'll try the fried plantains recipe and the lasagna one. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaela Elmore Cogswell Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 from what I googled this is a traditional Puerto Rican dish: http://thenoshery.com/2009/06/01/pastelon-sweet-plaintain-lasagna/ I'd guess the paleo version drops the cheese. Might have to try this out sometimes, looks interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAK911 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Whoa. Glad I came to this thread. I love Puerto Rican food, and that looks AWESOME. For the OP: If you're into Italian, spaghetti squash with meatballs and marinara is really great, if you havne't tried it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I actually like the idea of plantain lasagna. I am envisioning some mashed cauli like I use to top a great shepherds pie I have been making. Sort of a cross between the two recipes. Yum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Louise Alvidres Grable Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm excited about trying my hand at cooking and eating Puerto Rican food. Looks like others are too so here's the link to the recipe: http://www.thepaleomom.com/2013/01/puerto-rican-plantain-lasagna-pastelon.html Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthioGourmande Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I loooove plantains. I actually make Jibaritos, puerto rican steak sandwich with the fried plantain as the buns....I just made some last night, and it's very filling & yummy. I am on day 9 of my whole 30. Try this recipe, I modified it to make it whole 30 compliant :)You can experiment with the spiced you like etc as well. The below recipe is for green plantains. If your plantain has already turned yellow or brown, you can slice them (coin style) and sear in some clarified butter, and turning over to sear the other side as well, to make fried plantains (platanos maduros). Very quick and simple, and gives you a sweet version of fried plantains. The green plantains are not ripe yet so they are not sweet and moochy, and ideal for making plantain buns, tostones etc. Ingredients needed for Jibaritos: 1 large green plantain, peeled and sliced lengthwise and in half (4 pieces) * oil (for deep frying) - you can use light olive oil * 1 tablespoon butter (use Ghee/clarified butter)* 2 teaspoons olive oil * 1 cup thinly sliced onion* 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced* 1/4 teaspoon cumin* 1 -2 pinch cayenne or 1 -2 pinch dried chipotle powder, to taste* 6 ounces skirt steak, thinly sliced* salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste* lettuce* thinly sliced tomatoes or roasted red pepper* 1 teaspoon melted butter (ghee)* 1/4 teaspoon roasted minced garlic Directions: *Heat oil, then fry the peeled and sliced plantain for 1 minute. *Remove plantain from oil, place on a heavy cutting board with aluminum foil at the bottom, cover with another layer of aluminum foil and flatten plantains in between using a frying pan, or another cutting board on top *Fry the now-flattened plantain in the oil again, until outside is golden and crispy, another 1-2 minutes; remove from oil, set aside on paper towels to blot oil, and keep warm. *Over medium high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil together, then sauté the onions until just becoming soft. *Add the garlic, cumin, and cayenne (to taste), stir well, then add the meat slices and sauté until browned; season to taste with salt and pepper. *Spread some ghee on the bottom slice then top with the meat and onions. Top with lettuce and thinly sliced tomato (or roasted red pepper), then the remaining plantain top. *Combine 1 teaspoon melted butter with 1/4 teaspoon roasted minced garlic, then brush the top plantain slice with the butter/ghee garlic mixture. Now eat and enjoy Sorry for the long novel, but hope this helps Definitely beats using it as lasagna substitute ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katey Dager Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 This wouldn't have occurred to me as questionable--I thought bananas were fine too. Is that accurate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 This wouldn't have occurred to me as questionable--I thought bananas were fine too. Is that accurate? Katey, all fruit in moderation is okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Louise Alvidres Grable Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 EthioGourmande Thanks for this yummy sounding recipe. I'm looking forward to trying it. I love plantains and love that they're Whole30 approved. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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