BAKED STUFFED PLANTAINS – November 20 – Greens and Plantains Month and National Vegan Month
This was the first time that I had cooked with Plantains. I was a bit worried about what the taste or texture would be like. I was happily surprised by how good they were. They added a nice flavor to this savory dish.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Dinner, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: African
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 6 green plantains
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
- ½ green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 15 oz cans black beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Cut the ends off of the plantains. Peel, you may need to score with a knife first. Place the plantains on the baking sheet and spray the plantains with the cooking spray. NOTE: If one or more is really green bake for an additional 5 minutes. Bake for 15 minutes, then turn and bake for 15 more minutes, until tender.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, green pepper, and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onion starts to turn translucent. Add the garlic, and black beans and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and add the parsley and stir.
- Remove the baked plantains from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes. Make a horizontal slit through the plantain and stuff each with the bean mixture. Place back in the oven for 2-3 minutes to warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Plantain
- Calories: 578
- Sugar: 10.9
- Sodium: 1034.8
- Fat: 19.7
- Saturated Fat: 5.2
- Carbohydrates: 90.7
- Fiber: 15.2
- Protein: 12.2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Green Plantains, Black Beans, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dinner
Find it online: https://nationalfoodoftheday.com/11/20/baked-stuffed-plantains/