Tropical Caramel-Glazed Plantains – Platanos en Tentacion Panameño

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean enhances aroma and flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into thick pieces.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add the sliced plantains to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the plantains and set aside on a plate.

In the same skillet, add brown sugar, water, and a pinch of salt.

Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and begins to bubble, about 2-3 minutes.

Add cinnamon and vanilla extract to the caramel sauce, stirring to combine.

Return the plantains to the skillet, coating them in the caramel sauce.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the plantains to absorb the flavors.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Serve warm, garnished with additional cinnamon if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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