Microwave Plantains
Microwave Plantains are an easy snack or side dish that are just as healthy as they are delicious! Just heat and peel for tender plantains you'll love.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 218kcal
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 1 plantain unpeeled
Instructions
- Place a whole plantain (including peel) on a microwave-safe plate.
- Heat on high for 5 minutes.
- Check to see that the plantain's skin has split and the plantain's insides are soft. If not, close the microwave and heat for another 1-2 minutes.
- Once the plantain is cooked, remove the plate from the microwave. Peel the plantain and slice off the end where the stem meets the fruit.
- Cut up the plantain and enjoy!
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Notes
- No need to peel these first- the plantains cook right in their skin
- Once cooked, you can slice plantains into coins or lengthwise into strips
- Enjoy them as is, or top with sweet ingredients like honey and cinnamon or savory like salt and pepper
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 2023IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg