Easy plantain and pistachios snack (How to Fry Plantains)

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a lower-calorie option while bananas provide a similar sweetness.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is considered healthier.

Cut the ends off the plantains and make a slit in each fruit to peel them.

Peel the plantains completely.

Slice the plantains into medium-sized pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet until hot.

Add the sliced plantains to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry the plantains for a couple of minutes until they start to brown.

Check the plantains for browning; if they are browning nicely, they are ready to take out.

Remove the fried plantains and drain them on kitchen paper.

Lightly salt the fried plantains with sea salt.

Serve the fried plantains with pistachios for added color.

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