Sweet And Savory Fried Plantains

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 large yellow plantain, peeled
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon reduced-fat margarine (such as smart balance®)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1/3 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• cut plantain into three sections. quarter each section so you have twelve pieces. season plantain pieces with garlic powder.
• heat oil and margarine together in a small skillet over medium heat. cook plantains in hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side; season with black pepper and continue to cook until slightly darker in color, 2 to 3 minutes more. remove skillet from heat and drizzle agave syrup over the plantain pieces. sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the plantains.