Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains
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Cooking:
5 min.
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Servings per container:
3
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Ingredients for - Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains

1. Yellow plantain, peeled - 1 large
2. Garlic powder - ⅛ teaspoon
3. Canola oil - 1 tablespoon
4. Reduced-fat margarine (such as Smart Balance®) - ½ teaspoon
5. Ground black pepper - ⅛ teaspoon
6. Agave nectar - 1 teaspoon
7. Light brown sugar - ⅓ teaspoon
8. Ground cinnamon, or more to taste (Optional) - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains

1. Stage

Cut plantain into three sections. Quarter each section so you have twelve pieces. Season plantain pieces with garlic powder.

2. Stage

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.