CUBAN LASAGNA

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We put a Cuban taste twist on traditional lasagna by substituting plantains for noodles.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic red and yellow diced tomatoes, undrained
4 mostly black plantains
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in oregano, cumin and coriander. Cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel plantains; cut each lengthwise into thin strips. In heavy skillet, heat about 1/4 inch oil Fry plantain strips until golden brown on each side. Remove from skillet to paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.
Once beef mixture has simmered and thickened, stir in olives and cilantro. Remove from heat.
To prepare lasagna, arrange one-third of plantains in even layer in bottom of baking dish. Top with half of beef mixture. Sprinkle one-third of cheese over beef. Arrange second one-third of plantains over cheese, followed by remaining beef mixture. Top with another one-third of cheese. Arrange last one-third of plantains on top. Sprinkle with half of remaining cheese.
In small bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk. Pour over top of layered ingredients in baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
Bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

mohit jain

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I'm not sure what went wrong with my lasagna. I followed the recipe exactly, but it turned out terrible. It was bland and watery.

merakzaxoyi

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This lasagna was a disaster! It was burnt on the bottom and the cheese was rubbery. I do not recommend this recipe.

sakib sheikh

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I wasn't a fan of this lasagna. The flavors were bland and it was too dry. I wouldn't make it again.

Bidhan Shing

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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good. I would make it again, but I would use less cheese next time.

Sankor Day

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I love Cuban food, so I was excited to try this lasagna. It was delicious! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.

Khaliah Khaliah

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This lasagna was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again.

Hafizghulammuhammad Hafizghulammuhammad

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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.

Chimjoa Lee ecxavier

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This was my first time making lasagna, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna was delicious. I especially liked the crispy cheese on top.

Vibez With Gg

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I've always been a fan of Cuban food, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The lasagna was cheesy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.