Pan-fried Plantains
Pan-fried plantains are one of my favorite healthy starchy carb sources. They taste delicious and are super quick to whip up. This recipe is Paleo, AIP, gluten and dairy free.
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- Ingredients
- How to Make Pan-fried Plantains
- What Kind of Plantains to Use
- Where Can you Buy Plantains
- Pan-fried Plantain Variations
- More Healthy Carbohydrates
Pan-fried Plantains
Growing up in Germany I was not exposed to plantains. When I moved to NYC I discovered them and they quickly became one of my favorite starchy carbs. If you have not tried plantains yet, please do yourself a favor.
This recipe is super easy and quick to make and only required 3 ingredients. I usually eat them with a piece of grilled salmon and a salad and if I feel extra fancy with some avocado. The combination of the starchy plantains, the fat of the avocado combined with some meat or fish fills me up much longer compared and keeps my blood sugar stable for many hours.
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Ingredients
- yellow plantain
- olive oil or avocado oil
- sea salt
- pepper (omit pepper on AIP)
How to Make Pan-fried Plantains
- Peel and cut plantains into thin slices.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the oil.
- Place plantains in the skillet and lower temperature to medium-low. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and add seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite protein, avocado, and/or a salad.
What Kind of Plantains to Use
For these quick and easy pan-fried plantains, I always buy the yellow ones. I recommend buying them in their unripest state, which means they pretty much look bright and yellow like a banana. You could also use green plantains, but I prefer the yellow ones because they are much easier to peel.
If you prefer them sweet then get the ones with the brown spots. No, they have not gone bad 🙂
HOT TIP: Buy yellow plantains because they are much easier to peel.
Where Can you Buy Plantains
This depends on where you live. If they are native to your region you can buy them at every market. In many parts of the United States, you can buy plantains in most supermarkets. In some parts of Europe, it may be harder to come across plantains. For example, in Germany, you can find them in Asian or African supermarkets or some select markets.
Pan-fried Plantain Variations
- The simple version: Simply season the plantains with sea salt and pepper.
- My favorite version: Add a tiny bit of garlic powder to the mix. So delicious:)
- If you like it sweet: Fry plantains in coconut oil and add a tiny bit of honey in the end. Tastes best if your plantains are very ripe.
More Healthy Carbohydrates
- Cheesy Truffle Fries with Aioli Avocado Dip (AIP, Paleo, Dairy Free)
- AIP “Potato” Salad
- Rosemary Garlic Roasted Butternut Squash (AIP)
- Aloo Gobi (AIP)
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~ Annika
Pan-fried Plantains
Ingredients
- 1 yellow plantain peeled (not too ripe)
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt and pepper (omit pepper on AIP)
Instructions
- Peel and cut plantains into thin slices.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the oil.
- Place plantains in the skillet and lower temperature to medium-low. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and add seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite protein, avocado, and/or a salad.
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