Baked Plantains
These juicy baked plantains are a delight! They are sweet, melt in your mouth and healthy. Baked in the oven compared to traditional frying, this is comfort food at its best, served as a side, dessert or snack.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 109kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe plantains
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Lightly spray parchment lined cookie sheet and set aside.
- Using a knife remove the peel of the plantain by cutting off the ends then cut through the skin lengthwise. Remove the skin and slice diagonally into 1/2 inch slices.
- Place slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet, spray the top of plantains with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway or until plantains are golden brown.
Instructions For Fried Plantains
- Peel the plantains by cutting off the ends and slicing through the skin lengthwise. Remove the skin and slice the plantains diagonally into 1/2 inch slices.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom.
- Once the oil is hot, add the plantain slices in a single layer. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot as a snack or side dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg