Plantain Boats with Cheese

These cheese-stuffed plantains are my current favorite snack! I’ve eaten this for lunch more times than I can count. Sweet, tender plantains filled with ooey-gooey cheese—what’s not to love? In Brazil, these are usually served as an afternoon snack, dusted with cinnamon sugar. However, I find that they also make a great side dish or even vegetarian main, similar to the Cuban plátanos maduros, pairing great with rice and beans. If you’re in the mood for something heartier, these also pair we