Chef John’s Fried Sweet Plantains

Sweet plantains are a popular ingredient in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, and they are often enjoyed as a side dish or snack.

This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 20 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 3.

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Chef John’s Fried Sweet Plantains

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Ripe plantains
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Fry the plantain slices in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
4. Remove the fried plantains from the pan and drain them on paper towels.
5. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 15g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.