The Amateur Chef

translated into English as “Sweet plantains with Cheese and Guava”. Plantains are eaten all over Colombia and South America, this delicious vegetable is made in many different ways thought the world. “Plátanos asados” make a delicious side dish to a bbq. I was recently introduced to Platanos asados by a friend while having a bbq ever since then I always throw a couple on the grill.

INGREDIENTS

(4 SERVINGS)

4 very ripe plantains

1 tablespoon melted butter

4 slices of guava paste ½ inch thick

4 slices of mozzarella cheese ½ inch thick

DIRECTIONS

OVEN

1. Preheat the oven to 400°, cut the ends of the plantains and peel.

2. Place them in a baking dish and brushed with the butter, bake for 30 to 40 minutes.

3. Remove from the oven and slice the plantains lengthwise but not go all the way trough, stuff them with the guava paste and cheese slices.

4. Return to the oven and bake 10 more minutes until the cheese melts and serve.

BBQ GRILL

1. Wrap ripe plantains in aluminum foil and place them on the BBQ grill over indirect heat on medium for 20-30 minutes.
2. When soft to the touch split the plantain ¾ of the way through lengthwise and to expose the center
3. With the center exposed place thinly sliced strips of Mozzarella cheese and Guava paste.
4. Let the plantain cook for another 5-10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt