Boiled Plantain #TastyTuesdays | CaribbeanPot.com

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while providing a similar richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Cut the ends off the ripe plantains.

Make a small cut along the length of each plantain.

Place the plantains in a pot of water.

If desired, add salt to the water.

Bring the water to a boil.

Boil the plantains for 10 to 15 minutes until done.

Remove the plantains from the water and serve.

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