Sautéed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano)

a top down view of a plate full of sweet fried plantains.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6

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 (Optional)

Directions

  1. Round up all your ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to sizzle.

    an overhead view of three ripe plantains next to four bowls containing brown sugar, salt, butter, and oil.

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  2. Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.

    sliced plantains being tossed in brown sugar in a glass mixing bowl

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    a top down view of raw, sugar coated, plantains in a skillet frying.

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

    sweet fried plantains lightly sprinkled with salt, draining on a paper towel.

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Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

177 Calories
5g Fat
35g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 177
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 457mg 10%

* 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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