How To Make Baked Plantains

Baked Plantains Recipe (Platanos Maduros)

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Using just three base ingredients, and optional extra seasonings, this dish is incredibly versatile.

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Remove the plantain peel. If they are ripe yellow with lots of dark spots or overripe, you’ll be able to peel them like a banana

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Once peeled, slice the plantain diagonally into 1/3-inch (0.8 cm) thick slices. Also, preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Toss the sliced plantains, oil, and spices of your choice in a large mixing bowl until the slices are coated from all sides.

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Then spread the slices in a single layer over the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven until the slices are golden brown.

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There are tons of ways to serve these roasted plantains. If eating as a snack, serve alongside your favorite dips.

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Baked Plantains Recipe (Platanos Maduros)

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These tender centered, crispy-skinned baked plantains are perfect served as a healthy side dish or snack.

Using just three base ingredients, and optional extra seasonings, this dish is incredibly versatile.

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Remove the plantain peel. If they are ripe yellow with lots of dark spots or overripe, you’ll be able to peel them like a banana

STEP 1

Once peeled, slice the plantain diagonally into 1/3-inch (0.8 cm) thick slices. Also, preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP 2

Toss the sliced plantains, oil, and spices of your choice in a large mixing bowl until the slices are coated from all sides.

STEP 3

Then spread the slices in a single layer over the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven until the slices are golden brown.

STEP 4

There are tons of ways to serve these roasted plantains. If eating as a snack, serve alongside your favorite dips.

STEP 5

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With just 3 base ingredients, the recipe is naturally gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and with lots of health benefits.