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Arroz de Pajarito (Rice with Ripe Plantain)

Arroz de Pajarito (Rice with Ripe Plantain)

Erica Dinho
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup of rice
  • 2 cups of water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 ripe plantain cut into small cubes
  • 3 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the ripe plantain cubes in a pan with the oil until they are golden. Set aside.
  • Place the rice in a medium saucepan. Then add the butter, water, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir once, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the ripe plantains and stir well. Cover again and keep cooking for about 10 minutes more. Remove the pan from the stove and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice using a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 43mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 630IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword plantain recipes, rice recipes
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