Sweet Plantain & Egg Breakfast Boats
Ripe plantains halved and baked into little boats, filled with scrambled eggs, cheese and bell pepper for a fun morning meal.
Ripe plantains are halved lengthwise, hollowed slightly, and baked until soft and caramelized at the edges, then filled with a scramble of eggs, a little melted cheese and diced bell pepper. The natural sweetness of the plantain plays against the savory egg filling in a way that's genuinely fun for kids to eat.
This is a naturally gluten-free, kid-friendly take on a West African breakfast staple — sweet plantain and eggs are already a familiar pairing, and the boat shape simply makes it easier and more playful to eat. It comes together with pantry staples and a ripe plantain, making it a good option for a weekend breakfast when there's a little more time to spend at the stove.
Choose plantains that are yellow with plenty of black spots — the riper the plantain, the sweeter and softer the boats will turn out.
Ingredients
Most ingredients here are everyday market staples across West Africa. A handful of specialty items may be easiest to find at a local open-air market or an African grocery store if you're elsewhere.
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