Our Favorite Pinon

Directions

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
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   Cut plantains lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
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   Heat 2 Tbsp.
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   dressing in large nonstick skillet.
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   Add half the plantains; cook 1-1/2 min.
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   on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
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   Remove from skillet; keep warm.
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   Repeat with 2 Tbsp.
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   of the remaining dressing and the remaining plantains.
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    Add peppers, onions, olives, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro and remaining dressing to skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 5 min.
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    or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
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    Stir in meat, tomato sauce and seasoning.
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    Bring to boil, stirring occasionally; simmer on medium heat 10 min.
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    or until meat is done, stirring occasionally.
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    Beat whole eggs, egg whites and milk with whisk until well blended; set aside.
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    Place half the cooked plantains in bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of half each of the meat mixture, beans and cheese; repeat all layers.
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    Pour egg mixture over pinon; cover.
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    Bake 30 min.
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    or until center is set.
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    Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.