Sweet Plantains

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Sweet plantains are a popular dish in many Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. These ripe plantains are fried until golden brown and caramelized, resulting in a sweet and savory treat. They can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a dessert. The history of sweet plantains dates back to ancient times, where they were cultivated by indigenous peoples in tropical regions. Today, they are a beloved staple in many households.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Recipe Yield 14.12 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 3.53 oz

Ingredients

14.12 oz

sweet plantains

4 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Cinnamon

2 tablespoon

Sugar

Directions

Cut

Step 1

Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.

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Frying

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

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Frying

Step 3

Fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides.

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Step 4

Remove the fried plantains from the pan and drain on paper towels.

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Sprinkling

Step 5

Sprinkle the fried plantains with salt, cinnamon, and sugar.

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Step 6

Serve the sweet plantains warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (84.1%)
Protein (2.05%)
Fat (13.85%)

Fat:
3 g (27 kcal)

Protein:
1 g (4 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
41 g (164 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 6.3187 kcal 0.32%
Vitamin A 39.7478 IU 4.42%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1059 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Fat 0.1059 g 0.08%
Carbohydrates 1.4473 g 0.29%
Sodium 8.2602 mg 1.65%
Fibers 0.1059 g 0.28%
Sugars 0.6707 g 0%
Protein 0.0353 g 0.04%
Vitamin C 0.4589 mg 0.51%
Calcium 0.1059 mg 0.02%
Iron 0 mg 0%
Potassium 16.4145 mg 3.28%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Zinc 0 mg 0%
Selenium 0.0353 mcg 0.01%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Seasonality Fall
Kitchen Tools Slow Cooker Blender
Nutritional Content Low Calorie
Cuisines Italian
Diet Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Course Appetizers Side Dishes Desserts Salads Sauces & Dressings
Cultural Chinese New Year Diwali Christmas
Cost Under $10
Demographics Kids Friendly Teen Friendly Lactation Friendly Allergy Friendly Heart Healthy
Meal Type Lunch Snack Supper
Difficulty Level Easy

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