Mofonguitos
This bite sized plantain dish is simple to make and full of tasty toppings. It is often served as an appetizer.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 (10 ounce) can chicken, drained or 1 cup cooked diced chicken
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Plantain cups:
- 2 large green plantains
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and onions. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add spices to the mixture and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Set aside for later.
- Wash and scrub plantain. Cut off each end and make 3 vertical cuts along the side of the plantain. Using your thumb, peel the skin away from the flesh of the plantain and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a skillet for about 1 minute. Add the plantain chunks and sprinkle the salt on top.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 240 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 240 mg |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 11 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 14 g |