Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains Recipe

Ingredients

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 234.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.3g 3%

Carbohydrates: 30.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 13.7g

Fat: 14g 22%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 1017IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 21.3mg 36%

Folate: 21mcg 5%

Calcium: 8.2mg 1%

Iron: 0.6mg 4%

Magnesium: 34.1mg 12%

Potassium: 463.7mg 13%

Sodium: 3.9mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 125.9

*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.