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Sweet Cajun Plantain

Keep in mind that the unripe unripe plantains are generally green and hard, while ripe plantains, called maduros in spanish, are yellow and covered in black spots.

Recipe Summary Sweet Cajun Plantain

This is a recipe for tasty blackened cajun plantain with a touch of sweetness. It makes a wonderful snack or side dish for dinner.

Ingredients | West African Plantain Recipes

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 ripe (yellow) plantains, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices

3 tablespoons white wine

Directions

Mix paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl. Add plantain slices to spice mixture and turn to coat.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook plantains in skillet until softened, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Pour wine into the skillet. Bring wine to a boil and simmer until wine cooks off, about 5 minutes.

Info | West African Plantain Recipes

prep: 5 mins cook: 10 mins total: 15 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings

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