Plantain and Vegetable Casserole

Submitted by Dominick and Amanda

"This is a delicious casserole that we came up with after completely doctoring a recipe we had. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 plantains, peeled and boiled in water (about 10 minutes)
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 avocados, cut into small chunks
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Mash boiled plantains. Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the butter. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat large saute pan with the remainder of the olive oil on medium-high heat. Once the oil is warm add onions, garlic, peppers, celery, and jalapeño to pan and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Layer a gratin pan with 1/2 of the mashed plantains and 2/3 cup of the cheese. Then add the sauteed vegetables and another 2/3 cup of the cheese. Layer with the rest of the plantains and top with the rest of the cheese.
4. Bake in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm garnished with avocado.