Fried Ripe Plantains with Cinnamon and Sugar

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Sweet, caramelized ripe plantains fried until golden, sprinkled with warm cinnamon sugar for a simple yet satisfying side. This Puerto Rican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ripe plantains, vegetable oil, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel 4 ripe plantains and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add plantain slices in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, then toss to coat. Cook for 1 more minute until sugar melts and caramelizes.

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