Fried Plantains
Easy fried sweet plantains made with one ripe plantain, a little oil or butter, and either garlic powder or cinnamon for a naturally sweet whole food treat.
Servings: 2 servings
EQUIPMENT
- Skillet
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Spatula or tongs
Ingredients
- 1 plantain, very ripe , yellow with lots of black spots or mostly black
- 1-2 tbsp avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil, or butter
- Garlic powder or cinnamon, to taste
- 1 pinch sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Peel the ripe plantain by cutting off both ends and making a shallow slit down the side of the peel.
- Slice the plantain into coins or diagonal slices.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the plantain slices in a single layer.
- Cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown, caramelized, and soft in the center.
- Remove from the skillet and sprinkle with garlic powder for savory-sweet flavor or cinnamon for a sweeter dessert-style flavor.
- Add a tiny pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
NOTES
Use a very ripe plantain for the sweetest flavor. The more black spots on the peel, the sweeter and softer the plantain will be.
Use garlic powder for a savory-sweet version or cinnamon for a dessert-style version.
Nutrition will vary based on plantain size and how much oil or butter is used.
Use garlic powder for a savory-sweet version or cinnamon for a dessert-style version.
Nutrition will vary based on plantain size and how much oil or butter is used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g
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