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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (119g) Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 109
Calories from Fat 2		(2%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.3g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 4mg		0%
Potassium 446mg		12%
Total Carbohydrate 28.5g		9%
	Dietary Fiber 2.1g	8%
	Sugars 13.4g
Protein 1.2g		2%
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Almost Fried Plantains - Virtually Fat Free

Recipe #134349 | 7 min | 1 min prep | add private note

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By: justcallmetoni
Aug 22, 2005

This is more a technique than a recipe per se. However, if you love the taste of fried sweet plantains but don't want all the fat, this is the way to go. For those less familiar with plantains, they would best be described as a cooking banana. These pair well with almost and Caribbean entree. For the best results, make sure you have a really ripe plantain one that is all yellow with a good number of brown spots. Though I have portioned this as a half plantain per serving, one could easily eat a whole one alone.

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 ripe plantain, look for one with lots of brown spots
1/4-1/3 cup water
cooking spray

Directions

1
Peel plantain and slice 1/4 inch thick on a slight diagonal. This will give you oblong slices that are easy to handle while cooking.
2
Using medium-high heat, pre-heat a non stick skillet.
3
Place plantains in a single layer in the pan. Add water just until it covers the bottom half of the plantains.
4
Reduce heat a small amount and cook 2 or 3 minutes until the water evaporates. Your plantains should begin to have a softer texture and more translucent quality.
5
Lightly spray the tops of the plaintains with cooking spray and turn over. Cook an additional minute or so until you get a lovely, slightly crispy brown exterior on the plantains.
6
Give the tops another quick spray of oil and turn over again. Cook the first side a minute or so until it too has browned a bit.
7
Stop eating the plantains while you're cooking. :-).
8
Serve.

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From: kolleen1021

On Oct 1, 2009

I love plantains, but they can be hell on your waistline if you aren't careful. That's why I was so happy to find this low-fat way to prepare my beloved black bananas.

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From: Chef Jewel

On Apr 23, 2009

Most delicious! I am a WW I have made these several times and still want to eat it all when I do! Without the guilt or extra calories :D Thanks!

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From: Gracielagata

On Jun 27, 2006

I love fried plantains, and this way they are so much better for you! We noticed they didn't stick to the pan (even non-stick) if we put the water first- just eyeball the amount. Also, a bit of veggie oil brushed on them before flipping worked much better than cooking spray (which aren't you not supposed to use that in non-stick anyway?). And that way, you can just flip them more if you need to get them a bit firmer or crisper without worry of them sticking more or breaking. Great and easy way to do plantains! Thanks for the recipe.

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From: NcMysteryShopper

On Oct 9, 2005

These were really good! I love fried bananas and was hesitant to try it your way....but I am glad I did! I was surprised that they still had a crisp outside! A very picky three year old gobbled them down! Thank you toni!!!!!

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