Baked Plantains: Best with Creamy Avocado Dip for Home Chefs
Baked Plantains with Avocado Dip is a delicious combination that every home chef should try. This recipe provides a delightful blend of flavors and textures that are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe plantains
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch slices.
- Toss the plantain slices with olive oil and salt.
- Arrange the plantains on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the plantains are baking, prepare the avocado dip by mashing the avocado in a bowl.
- Add lime juice, garlic, and cumin to the mashed avocado and mix until smooth.
- Once the plantains are done, serve them warm with the creamy avocado dip.
Notes
- Make sure to choose ripe plantains for the best flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning in the avocado dip to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baked Plantains, Avocado Dip, Plantain Recipe