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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Puerto Rican Pinon
A Puerto Rican baked plantain casserole layered with beef picadillo, olives, raisins, egg, and cheese.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~420 kcal🇵🇷 Puerto Rican🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the layers
- 4 Ripe plantains 4
For the filling
- 500 g Ground beef 500 g
- 1 Onion 1
- 2 clove Garlic 2 cloves
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Tomato puree 0.75 cup
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Green olives 0.5 cup
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Raisins 0.25 cup
For binding
- 2 Eggs 2
For the topping
- 140 g Mozzarella cheese 140 g
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil 2 tablespoons
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt 1 dessert spoon
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper 0.5 teaspoon
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the plantains lengthwise and soften them in olive oil for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 2
Saute the onion and garlic for 4 minutes, add the ground beef, and cook for 8 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 3
Add the tomato puree, olives, raisins, salt, and black pepper and thicken the filling for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 4
Layer the plantain, beef filling, and cheese in the baking dish in order.
- 5
Pour the beaten eggs over the top so the layers do not fall apart when sliced.
- 6
Bake the pinon tray in a 185?C oven for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 7
Rest the tray for 10 minutes after baking, then cut it into squares.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Plantains that are yellow and spotted bring natural sweetness that balances the spiced picadillo better.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve pinon as a main dish with avocado salad and lemony greens.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
22
g protein
48
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 45%Fat 34%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Puerto Rican Pinon make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Puerto Rican Pinon take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 65 minutes in total.Is Puerto Rican Pinon difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Puerto Rican Pinon have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 48g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Puerto Rican Pinon contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Puerto Rican Pinon belong to?
This recipe belongs to Puerto Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Puerto Rican Pinon need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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