Baked Plantains Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Peel the plantains by removing the skin, using a knife if necessary to scrape off any remaining bits.

Slice the plantains into pieces and place them in a baking tray.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the plantains, ensuring they are well coated.

Sprinkle cinnamon over the plantains to taste.

Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the plantains and turn them if necessary for even cooking.

After 20 minutes, check if the plantains are browned and crispy; if not, add an extra 5 minutes of baking time.

Remove the plantains from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

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