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Roasted Plantains





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Makes 8 to 10 servings

Fully ripe plantains have black peels; buy the plantains a week in advance and let them ripen at room temperature. They can be roasted up to 4 hours ahead; cover and let stand at room temperature. Reheat in a 350º oven for about 15 minutes before serving.

 3 pounds ripe plantains (about 5; see notes)
 2 tablespoons salad or peanut oil
  About 1/2 teaspoon salt
Step 1
1

Peel plantains and slice diagonally 1/4 inch thick. Pour oil into a 12- by 15-inch baking pan; add plantains and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix to coat. Transfer half the plantains to a second 12- by 15-inch baking pan and spread slices in both pans into a single layer.

Step 2
2

Bake in a 400° regular or convection oven, turning plantains occasionally with a wide spatula, until browned on the outside and tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes; switch pan positions halfway through baking. Serve plantains warm. Add more salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.1g4%

Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 119mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 28g11%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 1.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.