Sweet Baked Plantains Food

BAKED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Preheat the oven 400° F (205° C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray it lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
• Remove the peel of the plantains. If they are yellow with dark spots and overripe you will be able to peel them like a banana. If they aren't too ripe (yellow without spots), you will need to cut off the ends, then carefully cut through the skin lengthwise with a knife and remove the peel. Slice plantains diagonally into 1/3-inch (0.8 cm) thick slices.
• In a bowl, toss together the plantain slices, oil, and spices. Spread the plantain slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until plantains are golden-brown, about 20-25 minutes, flip once after about 15 minutes. Depending on the ripeness of the plantains the baking time might be a bit shorter or longer.

PLANTAINS 101: PERFECTLY ROASTED EVERY TIME!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 F (218 C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• To cut the plantains, trim and discard the ends. Then use the tip of your knife to make a shallow cut lengthwise through the peel, doing your best not to pierce the flesh of the plantain. Remove the peel and slice the plantain on an angle into 1/4-inch slices.
• Place the sliced plantains on the prepared baking sheet and toss with oil and salt (optional).
• Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown and slightly caramelized on both sides.
• They're delicious paired with our Easy Vegan Picadillo, Smoky Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas & Greens, Black Bean Plantain Vegan Bowls, Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant (30 Minutes!), or either of the sauces recommended above.
• Best when fresh. Store leftover plantains in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and reheat on the stovetop or in the oven until warmed through. Not freezer friendly.

SWEET BAKED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
• Add the brown sugar and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce starts to thicken somewhat.
• Add the cinnamon and the rum and remove from heat.
• Place the plantains in a covered baking dish.
• Pour the sauce on the plantains.
• Cover and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add the macadamia nuts now, if using.
• Turn the plantains over, baste with the sauce in the dish, and continue baking uncovered for about 15 minutes.
• This will allow the plantains to brown slightly.
• Wonderful eaten alone, on ice cream or with pound cake or angel food cake.