Vegetarian Trini Pastelles made with a variety of flavorful ingredients including portobello mushrooms, lentils, and cornflour, all wrapped in banana leaves.
1: Prepare all the chopped ingredients: onions, garlic, scallion, pimento, bell pepper.
2: In a bowl, mix together the oil, onions, garlic, scallion, pimento, bell pepper, salt, black pepper, tomato paste, olives, capers, mushrooms, and lentils.
3: In another bowl, mix the cornflour with 2 1/2 cups of water, along with the melted butter or oil, parsley flakes, and all purpose seasoning.
4: Prepare the banana leaves, foil paper, or corn husks for wrapping.
5: Steam the mixture by wrapping it and placing it in a steamer for 45 minutes.
6: Use 12 cups of water to boil in your steaming pot.
