Baked Plantains Recipe
🍌 Name: Baked Plantains (Cooking Bananas)
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
📝 Description: From the Caribbean…a deliciously sweet way to fix plantains, also known as cooking bananas. Plantains are sweet and soft when their skins are almost black! But in this recipe, with the sugary syrup, you can use fruit not quite at this point! YUM!
🍽️ Recipe Category: Fruit
🔍 Keywords: Caribbean, Low Protein, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Plantains |
| 1/3 | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 | Butter |
| 1/2 | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | Nutmeg |
| 1/4 | Water |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 384
- Fat Content: 23.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 61mg
- Sodium Content: 174.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 46.8g
- Fiber Content: 2.3g
- Sugar Content: 31.1g
- Protein Content: 1.4g
Servings:
- Recipe Servings: 4
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Peel and slice the plantains, then arrange them in a baking dish.
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Prepare the Syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water.
- Slowly boil the mixture until it becomes syrupy, infusing the flavors together.
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Coat the Plantains:
- Pour the syrup evenly over the sliced plantains in the baking dish, ensuring they are well-coated.
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Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Bake the plantains until they are tender, approximately 30 minutes or until they reach your desired consistency.
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Serve:
- Once baked, lower the heat and keep the plantains warm until you’re ready to serve.
Enjoy Your Caribbean Delight!
These baked plantains offer a delightful combination of sweetness and warmth, perfect for a comforting dessert or a flavorful side dish. Whether you’re indulging in the flavors of the Caribbean or simply seeking a unique culinary experience, these baked plantains are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more! 🌴🍌
