Caramelized Plantain Bites | Sweet & Simple Recipe

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes provide a similar sweetness and texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

Cut off each end of the plantain.

Peel the plantain by slicing down the length and removing the skin.

Slice the plantain into medium slices.

Heat an 8-inch stainless steel skillet over medium-low heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt it.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar to the melted butter and mix.

Add the sliced plantains to the skillet and let them cook for about 3 minutes until browned.

Flip the plantains and cook for another couple of minutes until caramelized.

Plate the caramelized plantains and pour the butter and sugar sauce over them.

Optionally, finish with whipped cream and powdered sugar.

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