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Boiling plantains

Boiling plantains is a very easy process, as you just need to boil the fruit in salted water.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Boiling plantains
Servings: 2
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 plantains
  • 5 cups of water
  • Salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  • In a big pot over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil.
  • Remove the plantain's head and tails and throw them away.
  • Plantains can be added to boiling water.
  • Whenever making green plantains, mix oil and water.
  • Cook until tender (ripe can take up to 15 minutes, green can take up to 25 minutes)

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Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 2023IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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