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Plantain Cups with Shredded Chicken | Mofonguitos

Plantain Cups with Shredded Chicken | Mofonguitos

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Makes: 10 plantain cups
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Preparation Time: 7 minutes

Mofonguitos are a delicious Puerto Rican inspired dish consisting of small, plantain cups filled with savory, seasoned chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken filling:
  • 1 small can chicken (10 ounces, drained or 1 cup cooked diced chicken)
  • 1/3 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Plantain cups:
  • 2 large green plantains
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (Or cooking oil of your choice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and onions. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add spices to the mixture and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Set aside for later.
  4. Wash and scrub plantains. 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.
  5. Heat the oil over medium heat in a skillet for about 1 minute. Add the plantain chunks and sprinkle the salt on top. Cook on all sides of the chunks (about 5-6 minutes on each side). Using tongs, be sure to turn the plantain pieces on their sides so the insides cook throughout, and they turn a golden color.
  6. Turn the heat down to low and remove the plantain chunks from the pan.
  7. Take 2 plantain chunks at a time and shape them into a cup using either your hands, a small pestle and mortar, or a lemon squeezer.
  8. Fill the plantain cups with the chicken mixture and top with a low-fat yogurt dip (optional).
  9. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 138
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Sodium 263 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 8 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 237 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 138
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 3 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 63 mg
Cholesterol 15 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 8 mg
Potassium 237 mg
Sodium 263 mg
Copper 49 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Phosphorus 61 mg
Selenium 6 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 36 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 10 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 27 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 1 ounces

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