High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Whole30 Pan-Seared Plantain Slices with Lime

Ripe plantains are one of those ingredients that practically caramelize themselves, and this pan-seared version leans all the way into that natural sweetness. The key is using fruit with peels that are mostly black or heavily spotted — that's when the sugars are fully developed and the flesh turns buttery and tender in the pan. Coconut oil gives the slices a gorgeous, deep golden crust without any refined additives, and a quick toss with cumin and sea salt keeps the flavor grounded and savory. Processed sweeteners are completely off the table here, which is exactly the point — every bit of caramelized richness comes straight from the fruit itself. A generous squeeze of fresh lime over the hot slices at the end cuts through the sweetness with just the right amount of brightness. These come together in minutes and work beautifully as a side dish, a snack, or even a base for a bigger bowl situation.

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