Dominican-Style Mangu with Sautéed Onions and Fried Cheese

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A traditional Dominican breakfast dish featuring creamy mashed plantains topped with caramelized red onions and crispy fried cheese. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, combines green plantains, water, salt into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 3 Caribbean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel 3 medium green plantains and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Place them in a large pot with 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 20-25 minutes until the plantains are soft when pierced with a fork.
  2. Step 2: While plantains cook, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced red onion and sauté for 10-12 minutes until soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Drain the plantains and transfer to a bowl. Add 2 tbsp butter and mash with a potato masher or fork until creamy but still slightly chunky. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: In another skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cut 6 oz queso frito into 1/2-inch thick slices and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  5. Step 5: Serve the mashed plantains (mangu) topped with the sautéed onions and fried cheese on the side, enjoying the balance of creamy, sweet, and salty flavors.

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