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Plátanos Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)
Recipes
Plátanos Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)
4 servings
25 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 4 very ripe (black) plantains
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps

    1. Peel plantains and cut into quarters. Preheat oil in medium saucepan on medium 2–3 minutes.
    2. Add plantains to pan in batches; fry 4–5 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels; season with salt and serve.
Other Preparation Methods
    • Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel green plantains, slice thinly, and arrange on foil-lined baking sheet; drizzle with oil and bake 12–15 minutes until crispy.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 280, Total Fat 8g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 150mg, Total Carb 57g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 27g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 2g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 0%, Iron 6%, Potassium 20%