Fried Plantains

I got this from the Louie's Backyard cookbook, but being me I halved it and tweaked it and now it's almost like my own. They get all the credit for the base recipe, though, since I would never have thought to make them if I hadn't bought them accidentally. One thing I learned...you really do need them to be almost completely black to get the full flavour. I did some that were mostly yellow and they just weren't as good.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  medium plantains, very ripe
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 4  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Combine flour, cinnamon, pepper and sugar in a zip-top plastic bag.
2. Heat butter in a shallow skillet until melted.
3. Peel plantains and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds, then add to flour mixture and shake well.
4. Remove plantain slices from bag, shaking off excess flour mixture, and place in prepared skillet.
5. Fry 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
7. If desired, drizzle with a little honey to make a dessert instead of a side dish.