Sauteed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano)

This traditional South America and Caribbean side dish adds a nice sweetness to any meal. Use plantains with heavy black spotting to a fully black skin. Try these bananas in place of potatoes with your meal, you’ll like it!

Step: 1

Heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to sizzle. Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until the plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until they have caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.

Step: 2

Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.

Per Serving: 177 calories; protein 1.2g; carbohydrates 35.2g; fat 5.1g; cholesterol 10.2mg; sodium 129.6mg.

Deciding stay in and make food your food instead of dining out is already a process in the right way if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no better way to know exactly what’s going into the food you’re eat than by making it yourself! Mastering the main dish is only half the battle , though . And once you’ve mastering your chicken, steak, or fish, it’s time to make your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

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