Best Sweet Skillet Plantains Recipes

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CHEF JOHN'S FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS



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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

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

SWEET PLANTAINS



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Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence. This is a lovely dessert or sweet accompaniment to Arroz Con Pollo or another savory latin dish! I love to eat it with Lechon Asado and Black beans and rice; I think it offsets the garlic well.

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • Fry the plantains in a single layer, until golden on the bottom then turn over with a spatula.
  • Add the cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar and let cook a few more seconds, just to begin caramelizing the sugar.
  • Just before serving, melt remaining tablespoon of butter to finish the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 8.5, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 20.2, Protein 1.3

FRIED SALVADORIAN SWEET PLANTAINS



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El Salvador way of frying plantains for a sweet taste. Delicious plantain sticks.

Provided by andrea

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large very ripe (black) plantains - peeled
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut each plantain into two halves and each half into three strips.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gently lay plantain strips into hot oil; drizzle vanilla extract over plantains and season with cinnamon. Place a cover on the skillet and cook the plantains until browned completely, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer plantains to a plate lined with paper towel to drain; sprinkle sugar over the plantains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

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

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

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