Plantain with Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 Ripe plantains (Peeled and cut lengthwise or into thick slices; they should be yellow with black spots to ensure they are sweet.)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (For frying; it can be substituted with butter or cooked with a smaller amount in a nonstick skillet.)
• 100 g Fresh cheese (Crumbled, grated, or cut into slices. Use a cheese that softens or melts slightly, such as queso fresco, panela, or mozzarella.)
• Salt (To taste, especially if the cheese is not salty.)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the ripe plantains. Cut them lengthwise into halves or into thick slices approximately 1 cm thick; gently pat them dry if they have excess moisture.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. It should be hot but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add the plantain pieces in a single layer without overcrowding them. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden, soft, and slightly caramelized around the edges.

4. 4

   Remove the plantains and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

5. 5

   Place the cheese on top of the hot plantains or serve it alongside. If you want it to melt, return the plantains to the skillet, add the cheese on top, cover, and heat over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese softens.

6. 6

   Taste and add salt only if necessary. Serve immediately while the plantains are hot and the cheese is soft.

Notes

The quantities and method are estimates because the provided source only includes the title “Plantain with Cheese” and does not contain a written recipe or transcription. For a less greasy version, cook the plantain in a nonstick skillet with 1 tsp of oil or roast it at 220 °C for approximately 15 minutes, turning it halfway through.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• side dish
• snack
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• Latin American cuisine
• skillet
• quick