Smashed Caramelized Plantains "Platanos al Caldero"
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 3 1/2 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 218
- Total Fat
- 9
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 36
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 20
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 15
- Sodium
- 25
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 15 min
Ingredients
4 ripe plantains
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 stick butter
4 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Pinch salt
1 lime, juiced
Directions
- Cut ends off plantains, peel and slice in half lengthwise. Set 2 large nonstick saute pans over medium-high heat and add oil and 2 tablespoons butter into each pan. Add plantains and cook for 10 minutes - you don't want to move it too frequently otherwise it won't caramelize as well, flipping halfway. Once you flip the plantains, sprinkle with light brown sugar (depending on the ripeness/sweetness of the plantains, adjust the sugar amount) and salt. The plantains should be nice and golden. Squeeze with fresh lime juice just before serving.