Sweet Plantain Pie
Sweet Plantain Pie layers silky mashed ripe plantains around a savory pork and ham picadillo scented with sofrito, olives, and capers. The contrast of caramelized sweetness and briny, herby depth makes each bite rich and balanced. Serve as a comforting main dish for family dinners or festive gatherings when you want bold Puerto Rican flavor.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet Plantain Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a baking dish.
- 2
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground pork and cooked ham in the hot oil until the pork is fully cooked and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside, keeping 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low. Set the skillet over the heat and add the sofrito; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the olives, capers, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and tomato sauce to the sofrito; cook and stir for another 5 minutes. Return the ground pork and ham to the skillet and stir; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring a few times as it cooks.
- 4
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Rinse the plantains and trim off the tips, leaving the skins on; cut each plantain into 2 to 3 pieces about 3 inches long. Boil the plantains until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and peel. Place the peeled plantains in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher. Add the softened butter and sugar; mix.
- 5
Spread about half of the plantain mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the meat mixture over the plantains. Top with the remaining plantain mixture.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush the top with the melted butter and continue baking until the top is browned, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing to serve.
- Calories 717.19 kcal High 36%
- Protein 16.26 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 88.34 g 32%
- Total Fat 32.31 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 12.14 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.58 mg High 27%
- Sodium 677.3 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 4.82 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 6.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 595.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 15.53 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.5 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Sweet Plantain Pie is a Cuban dessert recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Canola Oil, Capers, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 717.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet Plantain Pie?
- It is a Cuban pie recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dessert or side dish.
- What is Sweet Plantain Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Canola Oil, Capers, Diced Ham, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet Plantain Pie?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 717.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet Plantain Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Sweet Plantain Pie healthy?
- Sweet Plantain Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 717.19 calories and 16.26 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 677.3 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.14 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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