Baked Plantain with Cheese

A popular South American way to serve plantain. Simple and delicious. Optional: Serve with aji criollo.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step: 2

Place plantains on the prepared baking sheet; brush plantains with butter.

Step: 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn plantains and bake on other side until golden brown, about 15 more minutes.

Step: 4

Remove plantains from oven and make a horizontal slit down the middle of each; stuff with mozzarella cheese slices.

Step: 5

Bake until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

Per Serving: 413 calories; protein 16.1g; carbohydrates 58.7g; fat 15.4g; cholesterol 51.6mg; sodium 399mg.

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