Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano)
Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano) feature very ripe plantains seared in peanut oil and butter until golden with a glossy brown-sugar glaze. Each bite is tender, gently salty, and candy-like at the edges, making it a standout side for Latin-inspired dinners or a comforting snack any time of day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 6
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter starts to sizzle.
- 2
Lightly coat the plantain slices with brown sugar, then add them to the hot oil. Fry until they start to turn golden brown, flip them, and keep frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
- 3
Set the plantains on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt before serving.
- Calories 343.26 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 0.87 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 54.4 g 20%
- Total Fat 14.02 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.69 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 62.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.62 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 8.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 190.08 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.22 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano) is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Peanut Oil, and Plantain. Each serving provides about 343.26 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano) made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Peanut Oil, Plantain, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano)?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 343.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano) healthy?
- Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano) has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 343.26 calories and 0.87 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.69 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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