Fried Sweet Plantains (platanos maduros fritos) Recipe

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Fried Sweet Plantains (platanos maduros fritos)
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  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat; add the plantain slices and fry for about 4 minutes on each side, moving the slices with a spatula occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Remove the plantains from the skillet with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels.
  3. Transfer to a large, warm serving platter, sprinkle with lemon juice and salt and serve warm.
  4. *unripeplantains are green and hard, as they ripen they turn yellow and then get mottled with dark spots; Ripe plantains are sweet and soft and are brownish-black in color and resemble overripe bananas; To ripen a plantain, keep them in a warm place until they turn yellow, then brownish-black.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 199.03 Kcal (833 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.99g 15%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 4.72mg 0%
Potassium 455.55mg 10%
Total Carbs 29.08g 10%
Sugars 13.57g 54%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 8%
Protein 1.04g 2%
Vitamin C 18.7mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 6.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 187.55 Kcal (785 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.42g 15%
Cholesterol 19.16mg 7%
Sodium 4.44mg 0%
Potassium 429.25mg 10%
Total Carbs 27.4g 10%
Sugars 12.79g 54%
Dietary Fiber 1.82g 8%
Protein 0.98g 2%
Vitamin C 17.6mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 5.9mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • low cholesterol

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