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Nacatamales de Plátano

A recipe from Honduras.

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Nacatamales de Plátano

Nutrition (per serving)

420Calories
20 gProtein
40 gCarbs
12 gFat
5 gSugar
1500 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 4 Bananas
  • 6 Plantain leaves
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1/2 cup Red bean paste
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add onion and cook until translucent, 4–5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add cumin and salt, stir well.
  5. Add red bean paste and rice, mix well.
  6. Place a plantain leaf on a flat surface, add a portion of the bean paste mixture.
  7. Fold the leaf over and tie with string.
  8. Steam the nacatamales for 45 minutes, or until the plantain leaves are tender.

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