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Caramelized Ripe Plantains
Plantains are a staple in West African cuisine, enjoyed as snacks, in main dishes, and as desserts. This recipe uses ripe plantains, which are naturally sweet, to create a simple yet appealing caramelized dish. It's a versatile preparation that can be served warm on its own or over rice cream.
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Method
- Peel the plantains and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Heat the oil or margarine to foaming in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add the plantain slices to the heated oil or margarine and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and slightly caramelized.
- Sprinkle the plantain slices with the sugar, allow the sugar to caramelize slightly, then remove the plantains from the skillet.
- Serve warm. These plantain slices are also particularly good when served over rice cream, topped with the caramelized oil or margarine from the pan.
Notes:
Not in the least bit healthful, but traditional soul "comfort" food.
Serving info: Total recipe: 1026g · Yields 7 portions · Portion size: 147g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 135.33 | 198.37 | 9.92% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 32.29 | 47.34 | 17.21% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 16.16 | 23.68 | 47.36% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2.24 | 3.29 | 11.75% |
| Protein (g) | 1.27 | 1.86 | 3.72% |
| Total fat (g) | 1.69 | 2.47 | 3.17% |
| ↳ Saturated fat (g) | 0.21 | 0.30 | 1.50% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated fat (g) | 0.85 | 1.25 | |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 0.44 | 0.65 | |
| ↳ Trans fat (g) | 0.01 | 0.01 | |
| Sodium (mg) | 3.91 | 5.73 | 0.25% |
| Calcium (mg) | 2.94 | 4.30 | 0.33% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.59 | 0.86 | 4.78% |
| Potassium (mg) | 486.33 | 712.89 | 15.17% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 17.93 | 26.29 | 29.21% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
Ingredient data sources
- Plantains, raw — 1000g — Plantains, raw — USDA
- Oil, vegetable, canola — 13.6g — Oil, vegetable, canola — USDA
- Sugars, granulated — 12.5g — Sugars, granulated — USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
25 minutes
