Caramelized Plantains With Honey-Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 soft black plantains, cut into 1-inch-thick slices (about 3 1/2 cups)
• 1/3 cup aromatic peanut oil made with USA-GROWN PEANUTS
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter made with USA-GROWN PEANUTS
• 1 tablespoon rum
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Garnishes: chopped USA-GROWN PEANUTS, lime wedges

Preparation

1. Whisk together brown sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add plantain slices, tossing to coat.
2. Cook plantains in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to serving plates, using a slotted spoon.
3. Combine honey and next 5 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in butter until smooth. Spoon sauce over plantains. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.