Caramelized Plantain Slices with Garlic and Lime

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Sweet plantains pan-seared until golden, infused with garlic and bright lime, offering a simple yet flavorful side dish. This Puerto Rican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs green plantains, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Puerto Rican cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel plantains and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add plantain slices in a single layer, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Remove plantains from skillet, then add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for 60 seconds until fragrant and golden, avoiding browning.
  4. Step 4: Return plantains to skillet, add salt and lime juice. Toss gently for 1 minute until flavors meld and sauce coats the plantains.

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