Guatemala – Rellenitos De Platano

Rellenitos de platano is a traditional Guatemalan dessert made with ripe plantains and filled with chocolate. It is commonly enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Guatemala – Rellenitos De Platano

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Guatemalan Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 10 Calories: 2200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 piece Ripe plantains
• 1 cup Refined sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 4 ounce Dark chocolate
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Peel the plantains and boil them until they are soft.
2. Mash the boiled plantains in a bowl.
3. Add sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed plantains and mix well.
4. Take a small portion of the mixture and flatten it on your palm.
5. Place a piece of chocolate in the center and fold the mixture over it, shaping it into a ball.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
7. Fry the rellenitos de platano until they turn golden brown.
8. Remove from heat and let them rest for 10 minutes.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.