Best Baked Ripe Plantains Recipes

BAKED RIPE PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Select very yellow ripe plantains, some black spots should be visible. Cut Ends off plantains and peel remaining shin off. It should peel almost like a banana. Slice diagonally in a slanted cut pattern about 1 inch or a little thicker. Sprinkle generous amounts of ginger, garlic and red pepper if you like some spice. Lightly sprinkle with salt. Arrange on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven at 450 degrees. Turn plantains occasionally until both sides have a nice golden top about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.
• you can also use fresh ginger 1 tablespoon, 4 cloves garlic and 1 small habenero pepper and a dash salt prepared in food processor with tablespoon olive oil. Let plantains marinate in mixture for hour than arrange on cookie sheet and bake or fry in oil until golden brown.

PLATANOS ASADOS CON QUESO - BAKED RIPE PLANTAINS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 F.
• Peel the plantains, place them on a baking sheet and rub them with butter or oil.
• Bake the plantains for 30 minutes, then turn each one and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until golden on both sides.
• Remove the plantains from the oven, made a horizontal slit on the middle of each plantain, and stuff them with the cheese slices.
• In a few minutes the cheese will have melted, serve immediately, with or without hot sauce.