Cuban Mojo Roasted Plantains: Sweet, Zesty Flavor in 30 Minutes

Enjoy Cuban Mojo Roasted Plantains with their sweet, creamy insides and zesty flavor, ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 plantains

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Cuban

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Marinade

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with coconut oil.
2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
3 cloves Garlic (Minced) About 1/4 tsp of garlic powder can be used.
1 teaspoon Cumin Ground coriander can be used instead.
1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for a bolder twist.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Plantains

3 Ripe Plantains Look for yellow with black spots.

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) Optional for garnish.

Equipment

oven
baking sheet
mixing bowl
Whisk

Method

Step-By-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add the sliced plantains to the bowl with the marinade and toss until thoroughly coated.
Spread the marinated plantain slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Roast the plantains for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
Once roasted, remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plantain sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, squeeze a bit of extra lime juice over the plantains right before serving.

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