Crispy Baked Sweet Plantains

With a crispy exterior, creamy interior and a sweet and salty flavor, Baked Sweet Plantains are easy, wholesome and delicious! Try these in place of fries with your next sandwich or burger.

– 1 ripe plantain – 1 teaspoon avocado oil – ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

INGREDIENTS

1.

Slice off the end then, cut a thin slit down the peeling. You should then be able to peel it off and cut the plantain into ½ inch (1cm) rounds.

Prep plantain.

2.

Place the rounds in a bowl and toss with sea salt and olive oil until evenly coated.

Season.

3.

Place on a lined baking sheet.

4.

Bake the plantains at 450 F for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and flip. Bake for an additional 8-12 minutes until very soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Bake.

Plantains can typically be found in most grocery stores. They are often in the produce section near bananas.

Where to buy plantains?

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