Name: Sweet and Savory Fried Plantains
Ingredients: 1 large yellow plantain, peeled; 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 0.5 teaspoon reduced-fat margarine (such as Smart Balance®); 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon agave nectar; 1/3 teaspoon light brown sugar; 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste

Ingredients

1 large yellow plantain, peeled
0.125 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon canola oil
0.5 teaspoon reduced-fat margarine (such as Smart Balance®)
0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1/3 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste

Steps

Cut plantain into three sections; quarter each section to yield twelve pieces. Season with garlic powder.
Heat oil and margarine together in a small skillet over medium heat. Add plantain pieces, cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season with black pepper; continue cooking until slightly darker in color, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Off heat, drizzle agave syrup over plantain pieces; sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.