Stuffed Baked Plantains

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray or oil.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, cut both ends off the plantain. This will make it easy to grab the skin of the plantains. Slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain, peel only as deep as the peel. Remove plantain peel by pulling back.

Step 3

Place plantains on tray and lightly spray, bake for a about 15, turn and bake on the other side for another 15 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

Step 4

While the plantains are baking, add 2 tablespoon of oil to a sauce pan, followed by onions, garlic and tomato sauce. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning, add about ½ cup of water if needed.

Step 5

Then, add ground meat and continue cooking for about 10 or more minutes.

Step 6

Finally add green pepper and parsley, adjust for seasoning

Step 7

Remove baked plantains from oven cool for a couple of minutes, make a horizontal slit in the plantains, stuff with equal amounts of meat mixture

Step 8

Sprinkle with cheese, if desire place in oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm