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Pan Fried Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros)

These pan-fried plantains are the perfect side dish - whether you're eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Brandi Schilhab

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, coconut oil, or ghee
  • 2 ripe plantains - peeled and sliced crosswise into ¼-inch-thick discs
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Add the oil or butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Let the oil heat for about 2 minutes.
  • When the butter is bubbling or the oil is shimmering, add the plantains. If the plantains don’t all fit in the pan at once without crowding, work in batches. Cook the plantains on one side for 4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 4 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Transfer the cooked plantains to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle the tops with the salt. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1099IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.5mg