FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS

Fried Sweet Plantains is a very simple, very traditional Latin American side dish. It adds a natural sweetness to any main dish! With just 2 ingredients and 15 minutes to put together from start to finish, this super low maintenance Brazilian plantains recipe will become a regular on your weekly rotation.

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I love fruits in my meal! That sweet and savory mix is totally my jam. And fried sweet plantains, also known as platanos maduros throughout Latin America, served with just about anything is a match made in heaven in my book.

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add 1 cube of cold butter

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2. When the butter starts to melt add the plantains - be sure to not crowd the pan

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3. Add another cube of butter, and let the plantains fry in the butter for about 3 minutes, or until they are golden

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FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS

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FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS

Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

~ Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

I love fruits in my meal! That sweet and savory mix is totally my jam. And fried sweet plantains, also known as platanos maduros throughout Latin America, served with just about anything is a match made in heaven in my book.

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add 1 cube of cold butter

PREP THE SKILLET

2. When the butter starts to melt add the plantains - be sure to not crowd the pan

ADD THE PLANTAINS

3. Add another cube of butter, and let the plantains fry in the butter for about 3 minutes, or until they are golden

FRY TILL GOLDEN

FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS

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