Baked Stuffed Breadfruit
Baked Stuffed Breadfruit is a popular dish in Saint Helenian cuisine, featuring a unique and delicious combination of flavors and textures. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large breadfruit
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top off the breadfruit and scoop out the core and seeds, creating a hollow cavity.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, black beans, and grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the breadfruit with the rice and vegetable mixture, pressing it down gently to fill the cavity.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the stuffed breadfruit and wrap it in foil.
- Place the wrapped breadfruit on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until the breadfruit is tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Serve the baked stuffed breadfruit hot, slicing it into wedges.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking sheet Foil
Tools
Knife Large bowl Baking sheet
Serving suggestions
Serve the baked stuffed breadfruit with a side salad and a refreshing fruit punch for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add cooked ground meat or seafood to the stuffing mixture for extra protein and flavor.
Cost
$15