Platanos en Tentacion - Caramelized Plantains
These sweet plantains are a sweet take on "los platanos" dishes of Latin America. Learn how to make platanos en tentacion - a Panamanian dish. And the prep only takes a couple minutes for these caramelized plantains.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 3 Plantains ripe (dark yellow and not overly black)
- ¼ cup Butter sliced into pats
- 3 tbso Brown Sugar divided
- 1 tsp Cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Peel plantains and slice lengthwise to have 6 long pieces.
- Heat cast iron or heavy skillet over low-medium heat.
- Add pats of butter.
- Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar to sizzling butter.
- Carefully, place sliced plantains into pan so each plantain is flat against the bottom of the pan.
- Optionally, add the additional 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and the teaspoon of cinnamon over the tops of the plantains.
- Allow plantains to simmer on low heat for 7-10 minutes per side or until each side reaches a golden color and a caramelized texture.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg