Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains Recipe

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

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Cut plantain into three sections. Quarter each section so you have twelve pieces. Season plantain pieces with garlic powder.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 165.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 3%

Carbohydrates: 31.9g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 16g

Fat: 5.3g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1062.1IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 16.9mg 28%

Folate: 20.2mcg 5%

Calcium: 7mg 1%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 34.4mg 12%

Potassium: 461.9mg 13%

Sodium: 11.1mg

Calories From Fat: 47.6

*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.

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