This Baked Sweet Plantain is a simple, delicious side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savoury flavours. Ripe plantain is lightly seasoned with paprika and roasted until beautifully golden, making it the perfect accompaniment to Caribbean-inspired dishes, grilled meats, rice dishes and so much more.
If you've never cooked with plantain before, this is a great recipe to start with. Although they're related to bananas, plantains are starchier and are always cooked before eating. As they ripen, they become naturally sweeter, making them perfect for roasting until caramelised and tender.
Calories in Oven Baked Sweet Plantain
This recipe serves 2 and is 148 calories per serving
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Ripe Plantain: Choose a plantain with yellow skin and plenty of black spots. As plantains ripen they become naturally sweeter, making them perfect for this recipe. Green plantains are much firmer and are better suited to savoury recipes such as tostones.
- Paprika: Regular paprika adds a mild, sweet flavour and beautiful colour. I don't recommend smoked paprika here, as it can overpower the natural sweetness of the plantain.
- Sea Salt: Just a small pinch enhances the sweetness of the plantain and balances the flavours.
- Olive Oil Spray: A light spray helps the plantain caramelise beautifully without using lots of oil.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions
Variations and Substitutions
This baked sweet plantain is easy to customise with different seasonings depending on what you're serving it with.
- Adjust the seasoning: Add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder or black pepper for a more savoury finish.
- Add some heat: Sprinkle with a little cayenne pepper or chilli flakes for a sweet and spicy combination.
- Try different spices: Ground cinnamon, allspice, cumin or a pinch of curry powder all pair beautifully with ripe plantain.
- Use a different oil: Avocado oil spray or another neutral cooking oil spray can be used instead of olive oil spray.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Sprinkle with chopped coriander (cilantro) or parsley before serving.
- Add citrus: A squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving adds a delicious burst of freshness.
Serving Suggestions
Baked Sweet Plantain is a delicious side dish that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of meals.
Serve it alongside jerk chicken, grilled chicken, pork, beef or fish, or enjoy it with rice and beans, chilli or your favourite Caribbean and Latin American dishes. It's also delicious served with curries or grilled vegetables for a simple vegetarian meal.
The sweet, caramelised flavour also makes it a great addition to breakfast, served with eggs, bacon or sausage, or alongside black beans and avocado for a satisfying brunch.
Where to Buy Plantains
Plantains are available in many larger supermarkets, particularly those with a good international produce section. If you can't find them at your local grocery store, try a Caribbean, Latin American or African grocery store, where they're usually available year-round.
Storing and Reheating
To Store: Allow the baked plantain to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Reheat in the oven at 190°C (375°F) for 8-10 minutes, or in the air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for 4-5 minutes, until heated through.
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Recipe Card
Baked Sweet Plantain
This Baked Sweet Plantain is a simple sweet and savoury side dish that's roasted until beautifully golden and caramelised.
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe plantain, peeled and chopped (ensure skin is yellow with black spots)
- 1.5 teaspoons of paprika (not smoked)
- pinch of sea salt
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c,400f (gas mark 6)
- Place plantain in a bowl, spray with cooking oil spray,
- Add the paprika and toss until plantain pieces are evenly coated.
- Place in an ovenproof dish (well spaced out)
- Spray over the top with a little more cooking oil spray.
- Place in the oven and bake for approx 30 minutes, should be lovely and golden and caramelized.
- Season to taste with sea salt.
- Serve with your choice of dish or can be eaten just as they are - delicious!!
Notes
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- Storing and Reheating - see storing and reheating section
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Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 148Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gSodium 8mgCarbohydrates 40gFiber 4gSugar 17gProtein 2g
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Sarah says
Lovely!
I dont think the previous reviewer is familiar with plantian. They are NOT bananna and not somethong you can eat raw! Tomatoes are more of a fruit and not syned when cooked.
This recipie is lovely 🙂
Annmarie says
Fabulous.
I grew up eating plantains and love them. Thank you for this recipe as I have always had them boiled or fried .
I love your web site so keep doing what you do. I have tried many of your recipes and they always turn out right and darn delicious.
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
ahhh thanks so much Annmarie - I am so glad you enjoy the recipes. I must admit I didn't try plantain until I moved to Canada back in 2008, I love it now. We get such a great selection of different vegetables here that I love being able to really add variety to my meals.