Oven-Baked Maduros (Sweet Plantains)
Summary
This might not look like much of a recipe, but fried sweet plantains are a staple side dish in most Latin countries.
Typically lunch consists of rice, steak, and beans plus a side of maduros. Baking
them is much easier than frying and it brings out all their natural sugars. The secret here is to use super-ripe plantains.
Plantains are one of the better carbs you can consume, because they’re filled with potassium, they can help regulate
digestion and boost the immune system, and much more. So go ahead and enjoy them in moderation.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Cook time
- 18 min
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- Servings
- 6 Servings
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- Serving size
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about 4 slices
Ingredients
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
- 1
- 1
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very ripe plantains (black skin) (peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices)
- 2 (about 1 lb total)
- 2 (about 1 lb total)
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Directions
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a small baking pan with foil. Spray the foil with nonstick spray.
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Place the plantains slices in one layer on the baking pan and spray the tops with nonstick spray. Bake until softened, about 12 minutes.
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Turn the slices, spray with nonstick spray, and bake until the plantains are tender, about 6 minutes longer.