30 Minute Paleo Meals eBook Review and Bonus Cuban Burger with Plantain Fries Recipe

May Ly

Back in 2012, I made the switch from pre-packaged convenience foods to a real whole foods lifestyle. I already had three young growing boys and had to learn how to successfully prepare and make real wholesome meals that appealed to all the little mouths I was feeding. It took some time and was a slow and steady changeover as I navigated all the new ingredients. Managing my time was important to have success with the changeover and Β I found the meals that took around 30 minutes most manageable, this allowed my to fit in motherly duties after work so I can tell you how super excited I was to find Real Simple Good’sΒ 30 Minute Paleo Meals CookbookΒ and even more excited to share their Cuban Burger with Plantain Fries recipe right here!

30 Minute Paleo Meals eBook Review and Bonus Cuban Burger with Plantain Fries Recipe30 Minute Paleo Meals eBook Review and Bonus Cuban Burger with Plantain Fries Recipe
30 Minute Paleo Meals eBookΒ Review and Bonus Cuban Burger with Plantain Fries Recipe

My pal’s Justin & Erica over atΒ Real Simple GoodΒ put together this beautifully delicious 30 minute Paleo meals ebook with stunning photos and mouth watering recipes using 7 ingredients or less. Their story is a total inspiration with Erica thriving and creating all these amazing recipes and books, despite living with Multiple Sclerosis, a damaging autoimmune condition of which she is successfully managing with food and lifestyle. You can learn more about this amazing duoΒ here.

Check out their Cuban Burger with Plantain Fries recipe here so you can get a ‘taste’ of what’s in thisΒ book.

Cuban Burger with Plantain Fries Recipe by Real Simple Good

You will need:

  • 4 medium green plantains, sliced into thin strips like fries*
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 dill pickles, sliced
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 batch cuban seasoning
  • 1⁄2 lb sugar free ham, shaved (225gms)
  • Yellow mustard
  • 4 cups spinach
  • Salt

Cuban Seasoning:

  • 11⁄2 tsp garlic powderΒ (buy fromΒ iherbΒ orΒ amazon)
  • 1 tsp onion powderΒ (buy fromΒ iherbΒ orΒ amazon)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1⁄2 tsp saltΒ (buy onΒ iherbΒ orΒ amazon)
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice

Method:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit (220C)
  • Peel and slice plantains into very thin strips. Place on a baking sheet,
    drizzle with oil and season with salt. Toss to coat and arrange fries in a single layer. Place in oven to bake for 18-20 minutes, removing halfway to turn. Remove fries from oven just as they begin to get crispy.
  • While fries are cooking, slice pickles and place ground pork in a bowl and add in cuban burger seasoning. Mix well with your hands to incorporate seasoning mix. Form pork into 4 burger patties, set aside.
  • After turning the fries, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place burger patties in skillet to cook, about 5 minutes per side. Add ham to pan to warm with burgers after you flip them.
  • Remove fries from oven. Place burgers on a bedHope you enjoyed this recipe and if you want to see another 29 delicious PaleoΒ recipes ready in 30Β minutes you can buy the 30 Minute Paleo Meals ebookΒ here.

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30 Minute Paleo Meals eBook Review and Bonus Cuban Burger with Plantain Fries Recipe
 
Ingredients
  • 4 medium green plantains, sliced into thin strips like fries*
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 dill pickles, sliced
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 batch cuban seasoning
  • 1⁄2 lb sugar free ham, shaved (225gms)
  • Yellow mustard
  • 4 cups spinach
  • Salt
  • Cuban Seasoning:
  • 11⁄2 tsp garlic powder (buy from iherb or amazon)
  • 1 tsp onion powder (buy from iherb or amazon)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1⁄2 tsp salt (buy on iherb or amazon)
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit (220C)
  2. Peel and slice plantains into very thin strips. Place on a baking sheet,
  3. drizzle with oil and season with salt. Toss to coat and arrange fries in a single layer. Place in oven to bake for 18-20 minutes, removing halfway to turn. Remove fries from oven just as they begin to get crispy.
  4. While fries are cooking, slice pickles and place ground pork in a bowl and add in cuban burger seasoning. Mix well with your hands to incorporate seasoning mix. Form pork into 4 burger patties, set aside.
  5. After turning the fries, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place burger patties in skillet to cook, about 5 minutes per side. Add ham to pan to warm with burgers after you flip them.
  6. Remove fries from oven. Place burgers on a bed
  7. Hope you enjoyed this recipe and if you want to see another 29 delicious Paleo recipes ready in 30 minutes you can buy the 30 Minute Paleo Meals ebook here.