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    Plantain and Cheese Breakfast Tart

    Tarta de plátano y queso (Plantain and cheese tart) recipe.

    En Español Recipe ↆ

    Born from my obsession with plantains, Plantain and Cheese Breakfast Tart is a dish that combines many of our traditional ingredients in a tasty, easy-to-make summer dish.

    Plantain and cheese tart.
    Plantain and cheese tart.

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. The versatile plantain
    3. About this recipe
    4. Recipe

    Why we ❤️ it

    A Plantain and Cheese Breakfast Tart is certainly not what you'd call a Dominican dish, but it is built entirely from traditional Dominican ingredients. And it has plantains, so I am pretty confident that when served to most of my compatriots, it will be well-received.

    The versatile plantain

    Yeah, we may be only a tad obsessed with plantains and finding new ways to prepare and serve them. As proof, I present to you exhibits one, two, three, four, and... I got tired here and quit. You can see more of our plantain recipes. Good luck with your new plantain adventures.

    Green plantain tart.
    Plantain quiche with cheese.

    Plantain and cheese tart.

    About this recipe

    The ingredients for this recipe are fairly easy to find, even here in the cold north, so our readers living far from the D.R. will be able to try it.

    And try you should, because this is pretty darn awesome.

    Do you know what else is awesome about this? No oven. Yeah, this is cooked on the stovetop, which means a shorter cooking time, and less heat in the kitchen (perfect for summer). I served it with a salad for lunch and it was a success. The light sweet touch of that one ripe plantain really makes this special.

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

    Recipe

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    Plantain and Cheese Breakfast Tart Recipe

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Plantain and Cheese Breakfast Tart Recipe: Born from my obsession with plantains, a dish that combines many traditional ingredients in a great summer dish.
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Fusion
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 387 kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¾ stick butter , (salted) [3 oz / 85 gr], at room temperature
    • 1 plantain , (green, unripe) peeled and cut into quarters
    • 2 plantain, (ripe, yellow) peeled and cut into quarters
    • 2½ teaspoons salt, divided
    • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 4 egg, (medium)
    • ¾ pound queso cremita , (or blanco) [340 gr] (dry ricotta, or drained cottage)
    • 3 tablespoon minced parsley, , divided
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper , (freshly-cracked, or ground)
    • ½ cubanela, (cubanelle pepper) seeded and chopped
    • 1 large white onion, cut into quarters
    • ½ pound white cheddar, [227 gr], grated

    Instructions
     

    • Before starting:
      Butter a skillet 9" [23 cm] with ⅓ of the butter (¼ stick / 1 oz).
    • Boiling the plantains:
      Boil the plantains in enough water to cover them, adding a teaspoon of salt to the water. Once cooked-through (about 15 minutes), remove from the water, discard water and allow the plantains to cool to room temperature.
    • Preparing the crust:
      Place the plantains, flour, and the remaining butter in the food processor. Puree to a smooth mixture. Place the plantain mixture in the center and carefully press into the skillet until it forms a uniform crust.
    • Preparing the filling:
      Pulse eggs, queso cremita, 2 tablespoons of parsley, remaining salt, freshly-ground pepper, cubanelle, and onion in the food processor until the onion and cubanelle are finely chopped.
    • Assembling:
      Pour the queso cremita mixture into the skillet. Top with cheddar. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes, the cheddar should be completely melted, cover and cook for another 5 minutes if it isn't. Remove from the heat and cool for five minutes before serving.
    • Serving:
      Sprinkle with the remaining parsley. Serve warm with salad of your choice for a light lunch or dinner. It also goes great for breakfasts and it's perfect for potlucks.

    Tips and Notes

    You may have to grease your hands a bit to spread the plantain "dough" on the bottom of the skillet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 1462mgPotassium: 658mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1955IUVitamin C: 31.8mgCalcium: 354mgIron: 1.8mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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    Published Aug 7, 2016, revised Dec 14, 2022

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    Edited: Dec 14, 2022 | Publish: Aug 7, 2016

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