Baked Plantains

Name: Baked Plantains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 4 large yellow ripe plantains, sliced; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Sweet ripe plantains tossed with warm spices and baked until soft and caramelized.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

West AfricanSideOvenVegetarianVeganHigh FiberKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

4 large yellow ripe plantains, sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, toss 4 large sliced yellow ripe plantains with 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.
3

Spread yellow ripe plantains in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.

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Questions

How long does Baked Plantains take?

As written, 35 minutes: 10 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (25 minutes): "Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender."

What oven temperature does Baked Plantains need?

For Baked Plantains, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 4.

What should Baked Plantains look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until golden brown and tender.

How hot is Baked Plantains?

Moderately. The heat in Baked Plantains comes from 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How do I store and reheat Baked Plantains?

Refrigerate what is left of Baked Plantains within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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