Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains

This recipe for easy, sweet and savory fried plantains yields a yummy side, dessert, or snack. They’re also tasty on spinach or kale with goat cheese.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste
• 1 large yellow plantain, peeled
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon reduced-fat margarine (such as Smart Balance®)
• 0.33333334326744 teaspoon light brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut plantain into three sections; quarter each section to yield twelve pieces. Season with garlic powder.

Step 2

Heat oil and margarine together in a small skillet over medium heat. Add plantain pieces, cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season with black pepper; continue cooking until slightly darker in color, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 3

Off heat, drizzle agave syrup over plantain pieces; sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.