Cooking Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (205℃). Line baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray or oil.
• Cut both ends off the plantain using a sharp knife to make it easy to grab their skins. Slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain only as deep as the peel. Remove the plantain peel by pulling it back.
• Place plantains on a tray and lightly spray, then bake for about 15 minutes. Turn and bake on the other side for another 15 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
• While the plantains are baking, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and paprika. Let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add about ½ cup of water if needed.
• Then, add ground meat and continue cooking for 10 minutes or more.
• Finally, add the bell pepper and parsley and adjust for seasoning.
• Remove the baked plantains from the oven and cool for a couple of minutes. Make a horizontal slit in the plantains, and evenly divide the stuffing between plantains.
• Sprinkle with cheese (if desired) and place in the oven to bake for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese. Serve hot.