Description
Deliciously baked plantains that are sweet, healthy, and easy to prepare, perfect as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe plantains
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Plantains: Peel the plantains by cutting off the ends. Make a shallow cut along the length and remove the skin.
- Slice: Cut the plantains into 1-inch thick slices.
- Season: In a bowl, mix the plantain slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Arrange on a Baking Sheet: Spread the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping midway until the plantains are golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as a delightful side dish or snack.
Notes
Try adding cinnamon or brown sugar for a sweeter twist or garlic powder for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked plantains, vegan snacks, plantain recipes, comfort food, Caribbean cuisine