Sweet And Spicy Plantains Recipes

SWEET AND SPICY PLANTAIN CHIPS

Sweet and Spicy Plantain Chips image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
Vegetable oil, for frying
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch salt
3 green plantains, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

Add the coconut oil to a large skillet. Add enough vegetable oil to come about a third of the way up the sides of the skillet and heat over medium-high heat until very hot.
Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
Add the plantain slices to the oil in batches and fry until golden brown on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oil and smash to a chip size with a wooden mallet or rolling pin. Return the plantains to the oil in small batches again so they do not stick together and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer the chips to the towel-lined baking sheet and top with the seasoning mixture.

BAKED SPICY SWEET PLANTAINS

Baked Spicy Sweet Plantains image

This baked sweet plantains recipe is quick, simple, and healthy. Add your favorite seasoning blend and you have a delicious snack in less than one hour.

Provided by Gemma

Categories Appetizers and Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 ripe yellow plantains or yellow plantains
1/2 - 1 tsp Noubess Beau Monde Seasoning
Salt (to taste.)
1 tsp - 1-1/2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F
Rinse plantains and wipe dry. To remove the peel, cut the ends first and make a shallow slit and one of the skin's seams. Carefully remove skin and cut about 0.5cm (0.25″) thick. Add pieces to a bowl.
Add oil, salt, and Beau Monde Seasoning, and mix gently until all pieces are well coated. Arrange the plantain slices in a single layer on a nonstick baking/cooking sheet or line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleaning. (spray the pan with cooking spray to avoid sticking)
Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and turn over each piece individually. Continue baking for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a plate and enjoy

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2, Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 114 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 14 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 54 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

SWEET AND SAVORY FRIED PLANTAINS

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Fried plantains are a traditional treat in many parts of the world. Try them once and you'll be hooked. Yellow (ripe) work best. Serve this as a sweet and savory side dish to a meal, as a dessert, or as a snack. They are also delicious atop a dark, leafy, and green spinach or kale salad with goat cheese.

Provided by Donna Munaco

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large yellow plantain, peeled
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ teaspoon reduced-fat margarine (such as Smart Balance®)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon agave nectar
⅓ teaspoon light brown sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste

Steps:

Cut plantain into three sections. Quarter each section so you have twelve pieces. Season plantain pieces with garlic powder.
Heat oil and margarine together in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook plantains in hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side; season with black pepper and continue to cook until slightly darker in color, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat and drizzle agave syrup over the plantain pieces. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the plantains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 11.1 mg, Sugar 16 g