Best Fried Salvadorian Sweet Plantains Recipes

PUERTO RICAN MADUROS (SWEET PLANTAINS)

Puerto Rican Maduros (Sweet Plantains) image

These Maduros (Sweet Plantains) are a staple Puerto Rican side dish recipe. They're perfectly sweet, caramelized along the outside and deliciously warm on the inside!

Provided by Jorge

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 overly ripe (black) plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons butter
**Salt, optional garnish

Steps:

In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
Add plantains in a single layer (you will have to do multiple batches). Cook plantains on each side, for about 2-3 minutes, or until they reach a caramelized brown color.
Transfer to a plate covered with newspaper (or paper towels) and allow to drain for a minute or two. Then serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 2.1 grams fiber, Protein 1.2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 91 milligrams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

SWEET AND SAVORY FRIED PLANTAINS

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Fried plantains are a traditional treat in many parts of the world. Try them once and you'll be hooked. Yellow (ripe) work best. Serve this as a sweet and savory side dish to a meal, as a dessert, or as a snack. They are also delicious atop a dark, leafy, and green spinach or kale salad with goat cheese.

Provided by Donna Munaco

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 11.1 mg, Sugar 16 g

CHEF JOHN'S FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS

Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains image

I think when you pair these with a simple plate of black beans and rice, you're talking about a super simple, very frugal, and very delicious dinner. I really hope you give them a try soon.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 very ripe plantains (about 3/4 pound each), peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
salt to taste
1 lime, cut in wedges

Steps:

Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Place 4 to 5 plantain slices in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown and tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining plantain slices.
Sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 13.7 g