Maduros

This recipe is one of the most simple ways to cook (ripe) plantains. Platanos maduros (fried sweet plantains) topped with sea salt make for a sweet and salty treat that can be served as a side dish or appetizer any time of day.

Step: 1

Heat approximately 1/4 inch of oil, or just enough for plantain slices to be halfway submerged, in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Step: 2

Cut off the ends of the plantains. Slit the skin of each plantain by running the tip of your knife from one end of the “rib” to the other; peel the skin. Cut at an angle, making slices that are about 3/4-inch thick.

Step: 3

Brown plantain slices in the hot oil until brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain off excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still moist.

Per Serving: 540 calories; protein 2.3g; carbohydrates 57.1g; fat 37g; sodium 887.2mg.

One of most clear way to choose a side dish is to look at your main dish (pasta, chicken, seared tofu) and choose more different. If you’re making pasta, go for a simple healthy dish . Made steak? Go for more light. If you’re making stir-fry with rice, it must not a good idea to adjust with make a rice salad.

One make sure is also can make to cooking process . You don’t want to overcommit your oven by scheduling three dishes at once in there, or be rounding four pans on the stovetop . But sometimes you can make a dish do double-duty .