Make Costa Rican Sweet Plantains

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin spice

Nutmeg provides a similar warm flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is more affordable but offers less flavor complexity.

Peel and slice the ripe plantains in half.

Heat a comal (griddle) with a little coconut oil.

Cook the plantains cut-side down on the comal until golden brown.

While the plantains are cooking, prepare the natilla by mixing sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk until smooth.

Add ginger, sugar, and salt to the plantains while they cook.

Once the plantains are done, plate them and drizzle with the natilla mixture.

Sprinkle cacao and dark chocolate on top of the plantains.

Garnish with fresh herbs like mint.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens