Plantain and Vegetable Casserole

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. 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. 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. 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. 4

   Bake in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm garnished with avocado.