Sautéed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano)

Sautéed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano)

Recipe by Serendipity from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 15 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 0.25 cup peanut oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 yellow plantains (very ripe), peeled and cut in 1-inch-thick slices
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Round up all your ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to sizzle.
  • Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 177
  • Carbohydrate: 35g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Sugar: 20g

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