SWEET CAJUN PLANTAIN

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This is a recipe for tasty blackened cajun plantain with a touch of sweetness. It makes a wonderful snack or side dish for dinner.

Provided by EARLJW

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ripe (yellow) plantains, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
3 tablespoons white wine

Steps:

Mix paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl. Add plantain slices to spice mixture and turn to coat.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook plantains in skillet until softened, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Pour wine into the skillet. Bring wine to a boil and simmer until wine cooks off, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 9.1 mg, Sugar 27.3 g