Cooked Plantain Bananas
Transform your kitchen into a tropical paradise with this quick and versatile recipe for Cooked Plantain Bananas, a dish that can be tailored to suit both sweet and savory cravings. Featuring just a handful of simple ingredients—ripe plantains, butter, and optional seasonings like brown sugar, cinnamon, or a pinch of salt—this dish is perfect as a side, snack, or indulgent dessert. Sliced and pan-fried to golden caramelized perfection in under 15 minutes, these plantains boast a lush, tender texture and vibrant flavor that pairs beautifully with a variety of meals. Whether you prefer a touch of sweetness with a cinnamon glaze or a hint of savory saltiness, this recipe showcases the incredible versatility of ripe plantains while keeping preparation effortless. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: cooked plantain bananas, caramelized plantains, sweet plantains, savory plantains, easy plantain recipe, tropical side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe plantains
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt (optional, for savory version)
- 1 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for sweet version)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional, for sweet version)
Instructions
Peel the plantains by cutting off both ends and carefully slicing through the skin lengthwise without damaging the flesh. Discard the peels.
Cut the plantains into 1/2-inch thick diagonal slices or rounds.
In a large non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the plantain slices to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
Flip the plantain slices gently using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until evenly golden and caramelized.
For the savory version: Sprinkle salt over the plantains while they are cooking.
For the sweet version: Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the plantains while they are cooking, allowing the sugar to melt and form a light glaze.
Once cooked, remove the plantains from the skillet and transfer them to a serving plate.
Serve the cooked plantains warm as a side dish, snack, or dessert, depending on your chosen seasoning.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1267 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 2024 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
