Sweet Plantains in Coconut Milk: A Simple, Delightful Treat
A delicious and easy-to-make dessert featuring sweet plantains cooked in creamy coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe plantains
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the sliced plantains to the saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until the plantains are tender.
- Serve warm as a dessert or snack.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with toasted coconut flakes.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Plantains, Coconut Milk, Dessert, Easy Recipe