Sweet Plantain Nachos Recipe
Caramelized sweet plantains topped with pepper jack cheese, diced tomatoes, scallions and served with sour cream. For an extra fee add steak, chicken or pork belly.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Protein (choose one)
Seasoning
Method
Preparation of Plantains
- 1
Slice the Plantains
Peel the sweet plantains and slice them diagonally into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Assembly of Nachos
- 4
Layer the Plantains
On a serving platter, arrange the caramelized sweet plantains in a single layer.
- 5
Add Cheese
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese over the warm plantains.
- 6
Add Toppings
Top the cheese with 1 cup of diced tomatoes and sprinkle chopped scallions over the top.
- 7
Add Sour Cream
Serve with a generous dollop of sour cream on the side.
Optional Protein
- 8
Cook the Protein (if desired)
If adding protein, season the steak, chicken, or pork belly with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook on a grill or skillet until fully cooked, then slice thinly and place on top of the nachos before serving.