Baked Stuffed Plantains With Black Beans (Vegan). Baked sweet plantains complement the savory, spicy vegan bean filling well. An easy weeknight treat with only 10 minutes of prep time for the perfect Meatless Monday meal.
This healthy, delicious way to enjoy plantains doesnโt come with a boatload of calories. Besides, there is little difference between fried and baked ripe plantains. The savory, spicy bean filling complements the sweet plantains. Its incredible deliciousness is hard to pass up. My friend, this recipe is a keeper!!!
Youโve heard me say this already, but itโs worth repeating. Plantains have always been my go-to comfort food: boiled, mashed, grilled, baked, and fried. I can eat them every day without a single complaint.
Why Baked Stuffed Plantains With Black Beans Works
Enjoy this easy recipe thatโs fast and delicious for a crazy weeknight. To save time, feel free to use canned or frozen beans. I usually cook 2-3 pounds of beans on the weekend and freeze most in meal-size portions for later.
Hereโs the deal with plantains: sometimes, getting the right plantains can be tricky. If the plantains (and bananas) get cold, their skin can turn black even if theyโre not ripe yet. So, itโs good to check appearance and texture.
Recently, hubby bought some plantains that looked ripe but were too firm. For this recipe, you want riper plantains that are softer than the green ones. You could buy yellow ones and let them ripen before baking. It will make a difference.
Enjoy!
How to Bake Stuffed Plantains
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (205โ). Line baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray or oil
- Peel โ Using a sharp knife, cut both ends off the plantains for easier peeling. Slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain only as deep as the peel. Remove the peel by pulling it back. (Photos 1-2)
- Bake โ Place plantains on a tray, lightly spray with cooking oil, and bake for about 15 minutes. Flip them and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- Saute โ While the plantains are baking, add 2 tablespoons of oil to a saucepan, followed by onions, green onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add water by tablespoons if needed. (Photos 3-4)
- Assemble Filling โ Add beans and continue cooking for 5-7. Finally, add green pepper and parsley and adjust the seasoning to taste. (Photos 5-6)
- Stuff โ Remove baked plantains from the oven to cool for a couple of minutes, make a horizontal slit in the plantains, and stuff with equal amounts of beans mixture.
- Serve hot, and enjoy!
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Baked Stuffed Plantains (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 2-3 ripe plantains
- 2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) canola oil
- ยฝ cup (60g) onions, diced
- 2 green onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon (5g) minced garlic
- 1-2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 14-ounce can black beans
- 1 teaspoon (2-3g) smoked paprika
- 1-2 tablespoons (4-8g) parsley
- ยผ cup (30g) green bell peppers, chopped
- cooking spray
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (205โ). Line baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray or oil.
- Using a sharp knife, cut both ends off the plantains for easier peeling. Slit a shallow line down the long seam of the plantain only as deep as the peel. Remove the peel by pulling it back.
- Place plantains on a tray, lightly spray with cooking oil and bake for about 15 minutes. Flip them and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- While the plantains are baking, add 2 tablespoons of oil to a saucepan, followed by onions, green onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add water by tablespoons if needed.
- Then, add beans and continue cooking for 5-7.
- Finally, add green pepper and parsley and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Remove baked plantains from the oven to cool for a couple of minutes, make a horizontal slit in the plantains, and stuff with equal amounts of beans mixture.
- Serve hot.
Tips & Notes:
- Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
Wednesday's child says
This is a wonderful recipe to serve on TuBโShvat, the new year of trees. I made a large one for 30 people for kiddush lunch. As I donโt have use of a stove top, I baked the plantains as directed, split them in half, then cut in thirds layered at the bottom of a large baking pan. In another pan I heated the oil in the oven, then added the veggies and let them bake in the oven 30 minutes, then added the cooked beans and poured it all over the plantains. I served the avocado and parsley on the side. YUM, thank you! As I am allergic to paprika and wanted to enhance the tree theme I used a blend of allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Imma says
Awesome! Thanks so much for more ideas.
Sophie CROTON says
A great recipe that you can adapt according to what youโve got. I spiced it up a bit with fresh mint and coriander and added a bit of heat with chilli flakes.
Imma says
Wonderful! Thanks for the feedback, Sophie!
Brigitte says
I also LOVE plantains and we eat them almost daily! This was a great recipe to find, as Iโve been trying to add black beans to my after workout routine due to their high protein content.
A few things are missing from this recipe. What is the temp for cooking the veggies and beans? Also, at what point is the smoked paprika added?
I ended up subbing butter for the oil and cooking in parchment paper rather than aluminum foil. I also sadly didnโt have green onions! I used dried parsley, but next time I will definitely get some fresh herbs. I canโt wait to try your recipes for other fillings as well, thanks for sharing!
Imma says
Iโm so glad. You simmer the veggies and beans. That usually means the lowest setting on your stove, but it might depend on your stove and altitude.
The paprika goes in with the garlic and tomato sauce. Thanks for catching that, Iโll fix the recipe.
And thanks for sharing your feedback:)
sherry hernandez says
Hi I am going to make the stuffed roasted plantain but I donโt like parsley ,can I use cilantro instead?
Thanks Sherry
imma africanbites says
Yes, you can, Sherry. Enjoy!
Chris Culver says
I make this recipe fairly often and always enjoy it. Thank you for sharing it with the world!
Imma says
Oh great to hear that. Thank you so much!