Name: Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Yellow plantain, peeled - 1 large; Garlic powder - ⅛ teaspoon; Canola oil - 1 tablespoon; Reduced-fat margarine (such as Smart Balance®) - ½ teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ⅛ teaspoon; Agave nectar - 1 teaspoon; Light brown sugar - ⅓ teaspoon; Ground cinnamon, or more to taste (Optional) - 1 pinch

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.