BAKED GREEN PLANTAIN RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking sheet with oil.
• Trim the ends off the plantains. Score each plantain along two sides deep enough to cut through the skins.
• Microwave the plantains until they become soft in the center. For 2 plantains this will take about 6 to 6 1/2 minutes. For 1 plantain, about 3 to 3 1/2 minutes, depending on your microwave. The skins will become black.
• Peel the plantains and cut them into 3/4 inch thick slices while hot. You should get about 12 per plantain.
• Smash the hot plantains (this needs to be done while hot) with the bottom of a jar, can or something flat. I used a tostonera commonly found in Latin Markets or you can buy a tostonera on Amazon for about $6, but anything flat will work.
• Place them on the prepared baking sheet and generously spray with oil, season with salt and bake until golden on the bottom, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn and bake on the other side until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Season with more salt and eat right away, while hot.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F
• Rinse plantains and wipe dry. To remove the peel, cut the ends first and make a shallow slit along one of the seams of the skin. Carefully remove skin and cut about 0.5cm (0.25") thick. Add pieces to a bowl. Add oil, salt and pepper (if using) and stir until all pieces are well coated. Arrange the plantains slices in a single layer on a nonstick baking/cooking sheet or a line a baking sheet for easier cleaning.
• Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and turn over each piece individually. Continue baking for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and place on plate and enjoy.