Ingredients
3
3 servings
- •1 large yellow plantain, peeled
- •⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- •1 tablespoon canola oil
- •½ teaspoon reduced-fat margarine (such as Smart Balance®)
- •⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •1 teaspoon agave nectar
- •⅓ teaspoon light brown sugar
- •1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste (Optional)
Instructions
- Cut plantain into three sections. Quarter each section so you have twelve pieces. Season plantain pieces with garlic powder.
- Heat oil and margarine together in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook plantains in hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side; season with black pepper and continue to cook until slightly darker in color, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat and drizzle agave syrup over the plantain pieces. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the plantains.
Nutritional Facts
Per 3 servings
- Calories: 166
- Carbohydrate: 32g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 16g
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