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Plantain Two Ways

Plantain Two Ways

Discover how to prepare plantain two ways: fried with a delightful black bean stuffing and a sweet cinnamon treat.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Author: Renee

Ingredients

  • 4 Plantains
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • ½ Red sweet pepper
  • ½ Green Sweet pepper
  • ½ Onion
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Chive leaf
  • 1 Chadon Beni leaf
  • 1 Celery stalk
  • 1 Can Cuisine Black Beans
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Cup Cuisine brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 3 Cups Cuisine vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and coat a baking tray with cooking oil.
  • Peel the plantain and  slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain.Note ( See video on this method )
  • Place plantains on the tray and bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown and tender
  • Cut all the vegetables into small dice and strain the black beans.
  • Place a pan on medium heat and add the oil.
  • Add the onions,garlic and allow to cook for 2 minutes. Next add the remaining vegetables and black beans.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes and add salt and black pepper to taste.Take off the heat.
  • Stuff the plantain with the black bean mixture and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top. Place in the oven for 5 minutes. Then remove and place to cool.
  • To make the cinnamon sugar plantain mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined.
  • Heat the oil in a deep pot on medium heat.
  • Cut the plantains at a 35 degree angle. Note ( see video on this technique)
  • Coat the plantain in the sugar mixture.
  • Place the plantains into the oil until golden brown. Note ( make sure to not crowd the pot to ensure everything is cooked evenly)
  • Serve warm and enjoy !

Video

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