How to Cook Plantains banana

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini can mimic the texture, while bananas offer sweetness.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola is more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while white sugar is cost-effective.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a similar warmth, while allspice is often less expensive.

Peel the plantains and slice them into small slices.

Add a bit of vegetable oil to a pan.

Heat the oil until it's hot.

Add the sliced plantains to the pan.

Fry the plantains until golden brown, turning them occasionally with a fork.

Cook the plantains for about 5 to 7 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through on the inside and outside.

Add a bit of salt to taste.

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