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Choose plantains with some yellow color on the skin. Peel. Slice diagonally, into about 1/2 inch thick pieces. Set aside.

Heat a large skillet. Cover bottom of skillet with vegetable oil. When oil is hot (about 350 degrees) add plantain slices and cook over medium heat until lightly brown on first side. Turn and cook until lightly brown on second side. Watch carefully. Do not overcook. Remove from pan when lightly brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels before serving. Makes 6 servings. Cooking time 5-10 minutes.

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* 4 very ripe plantains (black)
* 1 cup (low fat) milk
* 1/2 cup sugar or brown sugar
* 4 tbsp. margarine
Conventional Oven:
Peel plantains, place them in a baking dish and pour the milk and sugar over them. Spread one tbsp. of margarine over the top of each plantain. Bake at 400 for about 1/2 hour.
Microwave: Cut off the ends of the unpeeled plantains and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Place a moist paper towel over them and microwave on high for about 8 minutes or until the skin opens up. Let cool and then peel. Place them in a microwave-safe baking dish and pour the milk and sugar over them. Spread one tbsp. of margarine over the top of each plantain. Microwave on high for about 12 minutes.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve as a side dish (like candied yams).

Nutrients per Serving:
Calories 398; Fat 7.9 g; Cholesterol 1.1 mg; Fiber 5.5 g; Sodium 78 mg; Protein 4 g; Potassium 1224 mg; percent calories from Fat 18%.

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