
By thespruceeats
Puerto Rican Pasteles
Instructions
Prep:1hCook:1h
This 4-step recipe for Puerto Rican pasteles is a traditional Christmas-time treat of meat- and green plantains-stuffed pastries similar to a tamale.
Updated at: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:40:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
30
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories550.4 kcal (28%)
Total Fat15.2 g (22%)
Carbs86.3 g (33%)
Sugars12.1 g (13%)
Protein17.4 g (35%)
Sodium1061.4 mg (53%)
Fiber9.4 g (34%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings

2 poundspork shoulder
diced

2 tablespoonsolive oil

4sweet peppers
small, chopped

1onion
small, chopped

2 tablespoonsrecaito
Puerto Rican sofrito sauce

4cloves garlic
minced

1 tablespoonadobo seasoning

1 tablespoonground oregano

1bay leaf

4 poundsyautía
malanga, peeled

6green plantains
or substitute yautía and plantains with yuca

1clove garlic
minced

2 tablespoonsrecaito

1 tablespoonsalt

1 teaspoonachiote oil
or more to reach desired consistency

1 tablespoonachiote oil

salt
for boiling water
Instructions
View on thespruceeats
↑Support creators by visiting their site 😊
Notes
0 liked
0 disliked
There are no notes yet. Be the first to share your experience!