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Sweet Plantains

Sweet plantains are a delicious and versatile dish made from ripe plantains, fried to golden perfection. They are a popular side dish in many Latin American and Caribbean cuisines.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe plantains yellow with black spots
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon salt optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the ripe plantains by cutting off the ends and making a slit along the length of the skin. Remove the skin carefully.
  2. Slice the plantains diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
Cooking
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced plantains in a single layer. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Remove the fried plantains from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1120IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

For a sweeter flavor, you can sprinkle cinnamon or serve with honey.

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