Best Platanos Fritos Sauteed Plantains Recipes
FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS (PLATANOS MADUROS FRITOS)
This is a terrific Cuban side dish or, as we have them, just a snack. You can serve these with rice and beans and entrees of meat or fish. Plantains are becoming more available in grocery stores and they're really tasty!
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat; add the plantain slices and fry for about 4 minutes on each side, moving the slices with a spatula occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the plantains from the skillet with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels.
- Transfer to a large, warm serving platter, sprinkle with lemon juice and salt and serve warm.
- *unripeplantains are green and hard, as they ripen they turn yellow and then get mottled with dark spots; Ripe plantains are sweet and soft and are brownish-black in color and resemble overripe bananas; To ripen a plantain, keep them in a warm place until they turn yellow, then brownish-black.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 87.2, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 20.3, Protein 1.9
MADUROS (SAUTEED PLANTAINS)
I fell in love with plantains while visiting St. John, USVI. Now my grandkids love them, too! Be sure to choose plantains with very black skins, for best flavor.
Provided by Kizzikate
Categories Tropical Fruits
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel plantains, cut into 1/2" slices. Toss with sugar and salt.
- Saute in butter, over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 98.5, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 24.9, Protein 1.8
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