Sauteed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Sauteed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano) Recipe). This traditional South America and Caribbean side dish adds a nice sweetness to any meal. Use plantains with heavy black spotting to a fully black skin. Try these bananas in place of potatoes with your meal, you'll like it!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Sauteed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano) Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup peanut oil for frying

2 tablespoons butter

3 yellow plantains (very ripe)

peeled and cut in 1-inch-thick slices

3 tablespoons brown sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to sizzle. Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar then place into hot oil. Fry until the plantains begin to turn golden brown then turn over and continue frying until they have caramelized about 2 minutes per side.

Step 2

Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.

Nutritional Information

Sauteed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 177

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 2%

Carbohydrates: 35.2g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 20g

Fat: 5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 13%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1127IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 16.5mg 27%

Folate: 19.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 9.5mg 1%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 33.8mg 12%

Potassium: 456.8mg 13%

Sodium: 129.6mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 45.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.