Sauteed Plantains

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Plantains are a starchy, less-sweet relative of the banana. They are typically sold underripe, with yellow skin, but are best when the skin is almost completely black. Buy underripe plantains about one week in advance and ripen on the counter.

2 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 ripe plantains, sliced
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley

Preparation

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add plantain slices in a single layer and sprinkle with chipotle pepper. Cook until browned on both sides. Toss with cilantro (or parsley).

Nutrition

Per serving: 260 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 57 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 77 mg sodium; 896 mg potassium.

3 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 4 starch, 1 fat