Bakedplantainscookingbananas Recipes

COOKED PLANTAIN BANANAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Make a cut lengthwise on the plantain peel; open it and cut the plantain into two halves, again lengthwise.
• Grease a baking sheet or cover a sheet with foil; place the plantain over is peel on the tray.
• Insert the cloves, distributing them evenly along the two halves.
• Sprinkle some of the raw sugar and allspice over.
• Put small amounts of butter or oil on the plantain halves and sprinkle the coconut or cheese over top.
• Bake about 45 minutes or until the plantain become golden.
• Remove from oven and discard cloves.

BAKED BANANA (PLANTAIN) WITH BACON AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°, cut the ends of the plantains and peel.
• Place them in a baking dish and brush with the butter, bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and slice the plantains lengthwise but not all the way through, stuff them with cheese slices and wrap with bacon.
• Return to the oven and bake 10 more minutes until the cheese melts and the bacon is cooked.
• Chimichurri or cilantro pesto to serve.