Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Plátanos en Tentación) | Side Dish Recipe with a twist

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a lower-calorie option, while bananas are more accessible.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

Peel the plantain by cutting both ends and score lengthwise. Then remove the peel with your fingers.

Cut the plantain in 4 or 5 pieces. Approximately 2.5" each piece.

Heat the frying pan on medium heat. Add the ghee or butter and the plantains. Fry them up, so they brown on all sides (Approx 3 minutes).

Next, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and apple sauce. Keep mixing until you coat all the plantains with the sauce.

Add a little water and cover for a few minutes or until the sticky apple caramel sauce has thickened (Approx 3 minutes).

Serve and enjoy!

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