Recipes Side Dish Sautéed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano) 4.6 (108) 86 Reviews 23 Photos Platanos or plantains are cooking bananas. They are extremely popular in South America and the Caribbean. This easy plantain side dish adds a nice sweetness to any meal. Use plantains with heavy black spotting to a fully black skin. Try it in place of a potato side dish with your meal, you'll like it! Submitted by Serendipity Updated on February 2, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 23 23 23 23 23 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup peanut oil for frying 2 tablespoons butter 3 yellow plantains (very ripe), peeled and cut in 1-inch-thick slices 3 tablespoons brown sugar ¼ teaspoon salt (Optional) Directions Round up all your ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to sizzle. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 177 Calories 5g Fat 35g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 177 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 10mg 3% Sodium 130mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 20g Protein 1g 2% Vitamin C 17mg 18% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 457mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved