HOW TO COOK PLANTAINS | Baked Plantain Recipe (that's easier and healthier than fried!)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is healthier.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

Cut off the ends of the ripe plantains.

Slice down through the skin with the tip of a knife to peel it off.

Slice the peeled plantains into about half-inch diagonal slices.

Spray a baking tray lined with foil with cooking spray to coat it well.

Arrange the plantain slices in a single layer on the baking tray.

Spray the tops of the plantains with a little more cooking spray.

Bake in the oven until the bottoms are golden brown, then flip the plantains over.

Return the plantains to the oven for another 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through.

Sprinkle a little salt on the baked plantains before serving.

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