Oven Roasted Plantains

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
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   2. Use a paring knife to make a slit in the peel down the length of the ripe plantain, don't cut through the plantain.
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   3. Wrap individual plantains (with the peel still on) in aluminum foil
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   4. Roast in the hot oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the plantain is tender, but not mushy.
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   5. Remove the plantains from the foil and from their peels.
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   Serving suggestions:
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   - Roasted plantains can be sliced or mashed.
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   - Top with sweet and spicy pepper vinegar.
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   - Drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
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    - Top with garlic oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.