Plantains in Butter Rum Sauce

Plantains in butter-rum sauce is a tasty Latin American-inspired dessert that is sure to impress your friends!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, or to taste
• 2 plantains, peeled and sliced
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook and stir almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and toasted, 2 to 4 minutes.

Step 2

Stir sugar, rum, and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and microwave until hot, stirring once, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Place plantain slices in rum sauce, sprinkle with cinnamon, cover the bowl, and microwave until plantains are hot and tender, 1 to 2 minutes more. Top with toasted almonds.