Side dishe for 2
Baked Plantains with Cheese
Ripe plantains bake until tender, then are topped with melted mozzarella and creamy guacamole.
Typical price
$11.40for 4 servings
$2.85 per serving$11.40 for 4
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlySide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Plantains, yuca, taro$0.89 each typical | 2.5 | $2.23Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.53Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.70 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ripe plantains
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil
- 6 oz thick-sliced mozzarella
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Peel the plantains and cut them lengthwise.
- Brush the plantains with canola oil and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake the plantains for 25 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Top the plantains with mozzarella and bake for 8 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Add the guacamole before serving.
Swaps
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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