CARIBBEAN KUGEL

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Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large ripe plantains
Vegetable oil for frying
2 medium onions
1 large sweet green pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/3 cup pitted green olives
1/4 cup raisins
1 1/2 to 2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup white or red wine
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Peel plantains, and cut each into 4 or 5 slices lengthwise. Heat about 1/4-inch of the vegetable oil in a pan, and fry as many slices as can fit in pan at one time. Fry slices for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels, and blot any remaining oil from slices. Repeat with remaining slices.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Chop onions and green pepper into 1-inch pieces. Heat olive oil in a large pan, and sauté vegetables until tender. Add garlic, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until meat loses its red color, breaking it up and mashing with a potato masher so mixture is as fine as possible.
  • Reduce heat to low and add olives, raisins, tomato sauce, wine and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Beat eggs in a small bowl.
  • Assemble kugel in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish by arranging a layer of plantain slices, meat mixture, and remaining plantain slices. Slices should touch each other but not overlap. Pour beaten eggs on top, and spread over plantains. Bake about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 810, UnsaturatedFat 50 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 781 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Sala Sala
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This Kugel is a great way to add some tropical flair to your breakfast or brunch menu.


Shorif Mia
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I made this Kugel, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I would definitely make again.


uln
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This Kugel is so delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Qazafikhan Qazafikhanqazafikhan
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I made this Kugel for my family, and they all loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Marup vai999
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Rao Usama
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This Kugel was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. It was still a good Kugel, and I would definitely make it again, but I would probably use less sugar next time.


Jaxiel Ortiz
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! It was surprisingly easy to make, and it tasted amazing. The Kugel was moist and flavorful, and the coconut and pineapple added a nice tropical touch.


Redmi Note11s
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This is the best Kugel I've ever had! The combination of sweet potato, coconut, and pineapple is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Delvino Arenas
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I've made this Kugel several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Bo Basant
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This Caribbean Kugel was a hit at my dinner party! It had the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. The coconut and pineapple gave it a tropical twist that everyone loved.