On this week's vlog, follow along with me as I cook up an easy recipe for delicious, sautéed sweet plantains, based on a recipe I have in Practical Paleo, 2nd Edition (page 336).
Sautéed Sweet Plantains
The recipe in the video is a tad different from what I used in Practical Paleo, so I'm sharing the original with you as well!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional, or use SMOKY blend
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut sugar optional
- 2 very ripe plantains look for black spots
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, ghee or butter add more as needed
Instructions
- Make the plantains: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, paprika (optional), salt, and sugar (if using); set aside. Cut the plantains on the bias into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Heat the coconut oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Use enough oil to completely cover the bottom of the pan and come at least halfway up the sides of the plantain slices.
- Add the plantains in a single layer, working in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until lightly browned and cooked through.
- The plantains are ready to flip when they release from the bottom of the pan with little resistance. Place the sautéed plantains on a paper towel–lined plate and season immediately with the spice mixture.
Notes
Don’t overdo the plantain blend, or the sugars will burn.
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Comments 7
Yum! These are amazing and look so good! What kind of pan (brand) are you using here?
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Yessssss! What a difference cutting plantains on bias makes. I’ve always cut “coins”, but never again – thanks to your video.
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YES! More surface area!! 🙂
Made these this morning after seeing your IG post! The Smoky blend was such a great addition – amazing flavor!
It says to not overdo the plantain blend or the sugars will burn – but since you’re sprinkling it on after they’re cooked, how would it burn? Did I mis-read something?
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I think we had added it before cooking before we edited that in the recipe! I sometimes add it with just a little time left. I’ll update it!