GRILLAX — Sweet Plantains | Plantains fried in coconut oil

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.

Start with very ripe plantains.

Use a mandolin slicer to slice the plantains about 1/8 of an inch thick.

Heat coconut oil in the FireDisc Grill to 350 degrees.

Drop the sliced plantains into the hot coconut oil.

Fry the plantains for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the plantains and place them on a paper towel to drain.

Top the fried plantains with sea salt, cinnamon, and coconut sugar.

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