Sweet fried plantains make an amazingly simple dessert
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Central American, Costa Rican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Lois Carter Crawford
Ingredients
1largeripe plantainyellow and somewhat soft
1tablespooncanola oilor other vegetable oil
1tablespoonbutter
Instructions
Peel the plantain.
Slice the flesh of the plantain into strips about ⅛ inch wide and 2-3 inches long.
Heat the oil and butter over medium to medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet until hot.
Lay the plantain strips in the hot oil and cook until they are turning brown, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the strips over and continue sautéing until the second side is brown.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
Note: You can sprinkle the plantains with a little sugar and cinnamon if you like.