Adobo Seasoningor just make your own, that's what I do! *see below
1/4cupfresh cilantrofinely chopped, optional
Layers
1bag frozen baby plantain from Trader Joe's or 6-8 plantainsdepending on size
Mozzarella cheese 1-2 cups depending on your preference
2eggsbeaten with 2 tablespoons of water
My Adobo Seasoning:
1 1/2TBSPSalt
1TBSPPaprika
1tspblack pepper
1TBSPonion powder
1tsporegano
1/2tspcumin
1tspchili powder
2TablespoonsBaobab powderoptional(you can also add garlic powder, about 1 tsp, but I prefer fresh garlic and I have that listed in the filling.
Instructions
Sauce Portion
Brown the ground beef with diced onion and garlic, drain grease if necessary
Add spices (adobo) + S&P
Add tomato sauce, olives, raisins and simmer about 5 minutes while you prepare the plaintain
If using large plantain, slice vertically and saute in pan till soft. (using a Mandolin Slicer helps!)
If using frozen small plantain, let thaw, smash, then saute.
After all the plantain are cooked, add one layer to the bottom of the pan
Top with half the meat filling.
Top with half the cheese.
Repeat the plantain and meat mixture.
Beat egg and water mixture VERY thoroughly and pour over entire mixture to hold everything together.
AFTER the egg mixture, add the final top cheese layer.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, careful not to let cheese get too brown.
Allow lasagna to sit for 15 minutes before cutting/serving.
Notes
Goes great with coleslaw! *Adobo seasoning is easy to make if you can't find it and goes great with Latin foods. I've found that many seasoning blends have either maltodextrin or monosodium glutamate or other undesirable additives, so I just make my own.