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Stuffed Plantains with Black Beans and Cheese

Sweet plantains stuffed with black beans for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: plantain, skillet recipe, vegetarian, weeknight dinner
Servings: 2
Author: Krista Linares, MPH, RD

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Ripe Plantains
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 - 3 tbsp queso oaxaca or your favorite shredded cheese
  • 2/3 cup cooked black beans canned is fine

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat
  • Place 3 tbsp olive oil in the skillet, heat until shimmering
    3 tbsp olive oil
  • Peel the plantains, leave the plantains in one whole piece
    2 Ripe Plantains
  • Place the plantains in the warmed skillet and brown on all sides (7-10 minutes)
  • Cut a slit lengthwise down the middle of each plantain. Use two forks to widen the opening.
  • Place a small sprinkle of cheese into the opening in the plantain.
    2 - 3 tbsp queso oaxaca
  • Add 1/3 cup of black beans into the opening.
    2/3 cup cooked black beans
  • Add another sprinkle of cheese on top of the black beans.
  • Place the skillet with plantains in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Plantains are done when the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.