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Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains Recipe

Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 very ripe plantains (about 3/4 lb each), peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
salt to taste
1 lime, cut in wedges (optional)

Directions:

Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Place 4 to 5 plantain slices in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown and tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining plantain slices.
Sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	226.21 Kcal (947 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.63g	21%
Sodium	3.74mg	0%
Potassium	441.39mg	9%
Total Carbs	29.05g	10%
Sugars	13.09g	52%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	9%
Protein	1.02g	2%
Vitamin C	20.2mg	34%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	8.1mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.01 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.81g	21%
Sodium	3.24mg	0%
Potassium	382.47mg	9%
Total Carbs	25.17g	10%
Sugars	11.34g	52%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	9%
Protein	0.88g	2%
Vitamin C	17.5mg	34%
Iron	0.9mg	6%
Calcium	7mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.2

Points
7

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
sodium free,
cholesterol free

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