Canoas de Maduros [Video+Recipe] Ripe Plantain Boats with Eggplants

Name: Canoas de Maduros [Video+Recipe] Ripe Plantain Boats with Eggplants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 6 plantain (very ripe) (, peeled (skin must be partially black)); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (to grease tray); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large red onion (, diced finely); 3 clove garlic (, crushed); 1 red bell pepper (, diced); 2 eggplant (large) (, washed and diced (unpeeled)); 6 large tomato (, diced); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (, or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon oregano (dry, ground); 1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground) (, or to taste); 3/4 cup grated cheddar; 1 tablespoon sliced chives

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Prep:15minCook:25min

Ripe Plantain Boats (Canoas) with Eggplants - Recipe & Video: Traditionally made by frying the plantains, this is the lighter version, it's also a vegetarian dish.

Updated at: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:30:48 GMT