Sweet Plantains Recipe - Fried Sweet Plantains

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat option.

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes provide a similar sweetness and texture.

Cut off the ends of the plantains.

Make a cut down the side of the plantains and peel off the peel.

Cut the plantains into half inch diagonal slices.

Trim the bottoms of the slices to make them sit flat (optional).

In a non-stick heavy duty sauté pan, heat some vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add the plantain slices to the pan.

Cook the plantains until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes per side, turning the heat down to medium to avoid browning too fast.

Remove the plantains from the pan and place them on a plate with black beans and white rice.

Drizzle fresh lime over the dish and add a pinch of salt (recommended).

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