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Bacon-Wrapped Spiced Plantains with Jalapeños
Recipes
Bacon-Wrapped Spiced Plantains with Jalapeños
16 servings
50 minutes total (Active 20 minutes)

Ingredients

  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 2 lb frozen plantains (maduros)
  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 teaspoons Caribbean (or jerk) seasoning, divided
  • Toothpicks

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F; line baking sheet with foil. Thaw plantains. Cut jalapeño into 16 thin slices, removing seeds and membrane, if desired. Toss plantains and 1 ½ teaspoons seasoning in medium bowl until coated.
    2. Cut bacon in half lengthwise and arrange flat on cutting board. Lay 1 slice each plantain and jalapeño at the bottom of each piece of bacon, then wrap tightly and secure with toothpick.
    3. Arrange on baking sheet (wash hands) and sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon seasoning. Bake 25–30 minutes until bacon is crisp. Serve.

Amount per 1⁄16 recipe serving: Calories 200, Total Fat 4.5g, Sat Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 140mg, Total Carb 37g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 15g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 3g, Vitamin D 20%, Calc 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%, Potassium 0%