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Cheesy Baked Plantains with Chilli - West African Flavours

Easy baked ripe plantain stuffed with cheese and chilli
Course Main
Cuisine African
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 362kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe plantains peeled
  • Oil to brush plantains
  • 85 g / 3oz finely grated Barber's 1833 vintage reserve Cheddar
  • 1 tsp crunchy chilli sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to fan assisted 170C / 190C / 375F / gas 5.
  • Make a lengthways slit along the plantains leaving at least 5cm at each end so they stay whole during baking.
  • Brush the plantains with some oil, place them on a lightly oiled, lined baking tray and bake for 40 mins making sure to turn them half way through.
  • Remove plantains from the oven, place them slit side up and stuff them with the cheddar cheese.
  • Return stuffed plantain to the oven and bake for about 5 mins or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve plantains warm drizzled with chilli sauce.

Notes

Serves 3 as a side. Serve 2 per person to make it a main dish. Feel free to add bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 2300IU | Vitamin C: 32.9mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1.3mg