Sautéed plantains
Plantains are a member of the banana family, but they are lower in sugar and are typically cooked. Serve these as a side dish with grilled meats.
| Recipe serves | Active time | Total time |
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| Special equipment needed |
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| Large skillet, preferably nonstick |
| Ingredients |
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| 1 ripe plantain, see photo |
| 1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
| salt, pepper |
| Instructions |
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| • Cut the plantain on the bias to 1/4” thickness. |
| • Add the oil to the skillet, heat over medium heat. Add the plantains and cook for about 2 minutes, until brown. Turn the pieces over and cook another 1 - 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. |
Ripe plantain
| Variations |
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| • For a sweeter dish, sauté in butter and add brown sugar. |
| Storage |
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| • These are best eaten immediately. |
| How to peel a plantain |
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| • Plantains do not peel as easily as a regular banana, so here are some tips to make it easier. |
| • Cut both ends off of the plantain. |
| • With the tip of a sharp knife, make a thin cut down one side. Peel the skin back. Sometimes it helps to make several cuts an inch apart. |
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