Sweet Plantains

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Ingredients

  • 2 -3 ripe black plantains
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. To peel the plantains, cut off ends and discard. With a paring knife, make 3 shallow slits lengthwise along the seams of the skin and peel away. Split the plantains lengthwise.
  2. Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet and place over medium low heat (plantains have a high sugar content and will burn if the heat is too high.)
  3. Fry the plantains in a single layer, until golden on the bottom then turn over with a spatula.
  4. Add the cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar and let cook a few more seconds, just to begin caramelizing the sugar.
  5. Just before serving, melt remaining tablespoon of butter to finish the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

379 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.4g 5% DV
Total Fat 22g 28% DV
Carbs 51.2g 19% DV
Fiber 13.3g 48% DV
Sugar 30.1g 60% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 30.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 147mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 67mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 174.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Calcium 316mg 24% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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