Plantains in Sweet Caramel Syrup

Plantains are considered a staple in many tropical cuisines and can be eaten at various stages of ripeness, offering different flavors and textures.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Plantains in Sweet Caramel Syrup

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Latin American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1080

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 pieces Ripe plantains
• 1 cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Water
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₄ pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into thick pieces.
2. In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the plantain slices to the pan and cook until they are golden brown on both sides.
4. In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
5. Cook the syrup mixture over medium heat until it thickens and turns golden brown.
6. Carefully pour the caramel syrup over the cooked plantain slices.
7. Allow the plantains to rest in the syrup for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve the plantains in sweet caramel syrup warm as a dessert or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 270kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

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.