Chipotle Beef Plantain Empanadas
Golden air-fried plantain empanadas stuffed with smoky chipotle beef and melted cheese - 16g of protein and only 200 calories per empanada.
16g protein / serving
200 kcal / serving
45 min
Serves 8
Recipe from YouTube by Peter Martin
Ingredients
- ripe plantains600 g
- cayenne2 tsp (5 g)
- garlic powder1 tbsp (8 g)
- no fat cheese56 g
- fit flour33 g
- cottage cheese112 g
- chipotle peppers in adobo4 peppers (60 g)
- milk60 ml
- ground beef (93/7)336 g
- saltto taste
- black pepperto taste
- fajita seasoning1 tbsp (10 g)
Method
Boil the plantains for about 20 minutes until fork tender; peel, mash, then mix in the flour, starting with 15g and adding slowly.
Cook the ground beef with the fajita seasoning, cayenne, garlic powder, salt and pepper until browned; stir in the chipotle peppers blended with the milk.
Press the plantain dough flat (roll out if needed), add some beef and a little cheese, fold and seal.
Air fry at 400F for 10-12 minutes, depending on your air fryer.