Fried Plantains
Created by Felix4067 on February 28, 2012
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 8m
- Recipe #4768
Ingredients
- 2 medium plantains, very ripe
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
How to Make
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Step 1: Combine flour, cinnamon, pepper and sugar in a zip-top plastic bag.
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Step 2: Heat butter in a shallow skillet over medium heat until melted.
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Step 3: Peel plantains, then slice into rounds 1/2-inch thick.
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Step 4: Drop plantain slices a few at a time into the bag of flour and shake well to coat.
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Step 5: Remove plantain slices from bag; shake off excess flour.
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Step 6: Fry plantain slices for 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp.
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Step 7: Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
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Step 8: If desired, drizzle with a little honey, or serve with honey for dipping.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (240.7 g)
- Calories 534.2
- Total Fat - 24.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.5 g
- Cholesterol - 3.4 mg
- Sodium - 195.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 81.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 8.2 g
- Sugars - 27.7 g
- Protein - 6.6 g
- Calcium - 34.5 mg
- Iron - 2.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 33 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg