Plantains are another food that I grew up seeing in the store but never eating. I have an appreciation for them now and am trying to make more than just desserts with them. They are the perfect blend of banana and sweet potato. Strange combo, I know.
This is really a simple dish that is also a little naughty. Paleo diets don't eat sugar and some don't do honey either. I feel fine about honey and limit my sugar to the occasional grain free baked good. Since it is in such a small part of my diet, little splurges like this leave me with no guilt. This recipe is super quick to whip up and tastes great.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 plantains (2 people per plantain)
- 2 tbl sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp powdered ginger
- coconut oil to fry
- Honey for the top
Directions:
Slice the plantain into long sections. I like to make diagonal cuts but you could do length wise sections. Roll these into a mixture of the dry ingredients while the oil melts and gets to a medium heat. You don't want it too high or you will scorch the sugar. Once hot, place a plantain in the oil and let it cook for about a minute on one side then flip. If it is nice and golden without going black, the heat is right and throw the rest in. I cook about 1 minute per side. Take from the heat and drizzle a little honey on top. Enjoy. 
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