Plantains Wrapped in Bacon
I have used this Plantains Wrapped in Bacon recipe in my classes for many years because plantains are a big part of our island diet.In the islands we eat plantains in a bunch of different ways... fried for breakfast... as a base for an appetizer like this recipe... and even as a dessert.
As a close relative of the banana, plantains have excellent nutritional value with GI carbohydrates, dietary fibre, and vitamins and minerals. The nutritional value of plantain is even greater than that of its closest relation banana. When cooked, it is very low in fat and cholesterol and high in fibre and starch.