Maduros (plantain)
Maduros are a traditional South American side dish made from very ripe plantains. They add a wonderful sweetness to any meal and are incredibly simple to prepare, requiring just a few basic ingredients.
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Method
- Heat approximately 1/4 inch of oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Peel the plantains, and cut them at an angle, making slices 3/4 inch thick.
- Brown the plantains in the oil, 2 minutes per side, or until both sides are brown.
- When browned, remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain off the excess oil.
- Serve hot.
Notes:
The traditional way is to serve plain, but sprinkling them with a little bit of salt gives a nice, salty-sweet taste.
Serving info: Total recipe: 340g · Yields 14 portions · Portion size: 24g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 219 | 53 | 2.6% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 33.5 | 8.1 | 2.9% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 15.8 | 3.8 | 7.6% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2.4 | 0.6 | 2.1% |
| Protein (g) | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.6% |
| Total fat (g) | 10.7 | 2.6 | 3.3% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 1.6 | 0.4 | 2.0% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 6.2 | 1.5 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 2.9 | 0.7 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 118 | 28 | 1.2% |
| Calcium (mg) | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.1% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.5% |
| Potassium (mg) | 525 | 127 | 2.7% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 15.0 | 3.7 | 4.1% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Plantains, raw — 358g — Plantains, raw — USDA FDC ID: 173954
- Vegetable oil — 35g (estimated absorption) — Oil, vegetable, generic — USDA FDC ID: 173649
- Salt — 1g — Salt, table — USDA FDC ID: 170871
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
13 minutes
