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Sautéed Sweet Plantains

A deliciously sweet and caramelized dish made from ripe plantains, perfect as a side or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Side
Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Plantains
  • 2 large ripe plantains should be yellow with black spots
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional for extra sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
Cooking
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced plantains to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. If desired, sprinkle brown sugar over the plantains during the last minute of cooking for extra caramelization.
  4. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve as a side dish with savory meals or enjoy as a sweet treat.

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