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Sweet Plantain Chips
  • 10 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 1 large green plantain OR 2 green bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch chips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place in a large bowl and pour the oil over them. Toss to coat.

In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Add the slices to this mixture and mix to evenly coat.

Scoop the chips onto a cookie sheet lined with foil. Make sure they’re in a single layer.

Bake for 10 minutes or until the chips are crispy.

Recipe in Action

  • 6 Servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Plantains are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium. When they are green and unripe they must be cooked to be eaten. A ripe plantain is black and can be eaten raw.

Cultural Facts

Although plantains originated in Southeast Asia, they are a staple in many African dishes. They can be grown year round in tropical climates,

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