Savory Plantain Frittata: A One-Pan Wonder

Savory Plantain Frittata: A One-Pan Wonder

Savory Plantain Frittata: A One-Pan Wonder

Here are three different recipes for plantain frittata:

Recipe 1: Baked Plantain and Egg Frittata

  • Ingredients:
    • For the Eggs: 6 eggs, salt to taste, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • For the Plantains: 2 ripe plantains, salt to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil
    • For the Vegetables: 2 Tbsp cooking oil, 1/4 cup green bell peppers diced, 1/4 cup red bell peppers diced, 1/2 cup red onion, 2 fresh tomatoes chopped, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp seasoning powder, salt to taste
  • Instructions:
    1. Cut plantains into cubes and season with salt.
    2. Fry plantains in oil until golden brown.
    3. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in oil.
    4. Whisk eggs with salt and paprika.
    5. Mix sautéed vegetables into the eggs.
    6. Pour egg mixture into a greased baking pan.
    7. Place plantains over the mixture.
    8. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Recipe 2: Plantain Frittata

  • Ingredients:
    • 2-3 very ripe plantains
    • 7 eggs
    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 3 cloves garlic – minced
    • 1 large roma tomato – chopped
    • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 1 1/2 cup chopped sausage
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground white or black pepper
    • Oil for deep frying plantains
    • 1/2 teaspoon oil (for greasing pie plate)
    • Parsley for garnishing (optional)
  • Instructions:
    1. Cut plantains into cubes and fry until golden brown.
    2. Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers in oil.
    3. Add sausage and cook until browned.
    4. Whisk eggs with salt, bouillon powder, and pepper.
    5. Mix cooked vegetables and sausage into the eggs.
    6. Pour egg mixture into a greased pie plate.
    7. Top with fried plantains.
    8. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Recipe 3: Plantain Frittata (Baked plantain and egg recipe)

  • Ingredients:
    • 3 ripe plantains
    • 1 small tomato (chopped)
    • ½ red bell pepper (chopped)
    • ½ green bell pepper (chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
    • 1 medium onion (chopped)
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 8 Large eggs beaten
    • 3 hotdog franks (chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon crushed peppers flakes
    • ½ teaspoon Salt/bouillon powder (add more to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Instructions:
    1. Peel plantains and cut into ¼ inch thick rounds.
    2. Fry plantains until lightly golden brown.
    3. Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers in oil.
    4. Add sausage and cook until browned.
    5. Whisk eggs with salt, bouillon powder, and Italian seasoning.
    6. Mix cooked vegetables and sausage into the eggs.
    7. Pour egg mixture into a greased cast iron skillet.
    8. Top with fried plantains.
    9. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until center firms up.

These recipes offer different variations of plantain frittata, including different vegetables and proteins.

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