Cheesy Veggie Alcapurrias

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

Crispy, golden fritters filled with a creamy blend of cheese and vegetables, a popular Puerto Rican street food made vegetarian-friendly with plantain and corn. This Puerto Rican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs green plantains, mozzarella cheese, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium green plantains
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp cilantro
• 1/2 cup corn
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and grate plantains into a bowl. Add shredded mozzarella, chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 tbsp cilantro, corn, 2 tbsp flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the mixture holds together when pressed.