Plantain Recipes

plantain recipes

Easy Fried Plantains Recipe

plantain recipes

This recipe for fried plantains is so seamless to pull together when you’re in need of a tasty side or snack.

Prep: 4min

Total: 18min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 0 g

Nutrition Facts: calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 mg cholesterol, Fat 14 g fat, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 1 g protein, Saturated Fat 1 g saturated fat, servingSize 0 g, Sodium 149 mg , Sugar 13 g , Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe plantains
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Instruction:

  1. Peel the plantains by chopping off the ends, then gently scoring the skin in the middle and peeling it off.
  2. Slice the plantains at an angle into ½-inch pieces.
  3. Lay the plantain pieces on a plate, and sprinkle them with salt.
  4. Pour the vegetable oil into a frying pan, and bring the heat up to medium-low.
  5. Carefully add the plantains to the hot oil, and cook for 7 minutes on each side.
  6. Drain the plantains on a paper towel before serving.

20 Best Ways to Cook With Plantains

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Ingredients:

  • Plantain Fufu
  • Easy and Delicious Plantain Bread
  • Spicy Plantain Black Bean Tacos
  • Crispy Salted Tostones
  • Caribbean Plantain u0026amp; Avocado Salad
  • Crazy Easy Pan-Fried Plantain Pattie
  • Empanadas de Plátano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Empanadas with Cheese)
  • Sweet Plantain Gnocchi with Garlic Brown Butter
  • 3-Ingredient Plantain Tortillas
  • Mashed Plantains—Sweet u0026amp; Savory
  • Sweet u0026amp; Smoky Plantain Stew
  • Pastelón (Sweet Plantain Lasagna)
  • Coconut Sugar Caramelized Plantains
  • Baked Plantain Chips
  • Baked Plantains
  • Traditional Plantain Mofongo
  • Plantain Nachos
  • Vegan Plantain Brownies
  • Chocolate Chip Plantain Cookies
  • Healthy Plantain Muffins

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Perfect Baked Plantains Recipe

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Perfect Baked Plantains – An “oven fried” baked plantains recipe for ultra moist and tender plantain slices, perfect to serve as a side dish or enjoy as a healthy snack with dipping sauce!

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Serving Size: 8 pieces

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 8 pieces, calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 391 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g

Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe plantains ((dark yellow with black spots))
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the ends off each plantain and score the peels from end to end, making sure not to cut through the plantains. Pull the peels off and discard.
  3. Slice the plantains on an angle to make longer pieces, 1/4- to 1/3-inch thick.
  4. Pile the plantain slices on the baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat all the plantain strips on both sides. Lay them out in a single layer. Then sprinkle generously with salt.
  5. Bake the plantains for 10 minutes. Then flip and bake another 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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FAQ

What is the best way to eat a plantain?

They can be eaten raw but are best when fried. The edges caramelize and become crispy like the edges of pancakes cooked in butter. Those edges are my favorite! I love to pair fried sweet plantains with a side of beans and rice.

Why do you soak plantains in salt water?

A salted-garlic water mixture is prepared to soak the green plantain slices for a few minutes prior to frying. This will provide a garlicky, salty flavor to the fried plantains.

What is the healthiest way to eat plantains?

Healthier cooking methods allow you to make this fruit a part of your regular diet.
  1. Steam. Steamed plantains cook quickly with minimal effort. …
  2. Boil. Boiled plantains make an easy side to lunches and dinners. …
  3. Bake. Baked plantains are an excellent alternative to fried plantains. …
  4. Grill.

Is plantain healthier than rice?

A cup of plantains has about 7 grams of fiber—25 percent of the 28 gram daily value—compared with less than 1 gram in a cup of white rice. “They have more vitamins and minerals as well,” says Isabella Ferrari, MCN, RD, LD, clinical dietitian at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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