Grilled Plantains with Lime and Honey Glaze
Elevate your grilling game with these delectable Grilled Plantains with Lime and Honey Glaze—a vibrant fusion of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Perfectly ripe plantains are caramelized on the grill and basted with a luscious glaze made from honey, fresh lime juice, aromatic cinnamon, and a hint of salt for balance. The natural sweetness of the plantains intensifies as they grill, while the lime zest and drizzle of extra honey add bursts of citrusy freshness and golden shine. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves, this quick and easy recipe is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, these plantains make an ideal side dish, snack, or dessert for any summer barbecue or tropical-inspired feast.
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Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantains
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Step 2
Peel the plantains and slice them in half lengthwise.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and cinnamon to form the glaze.
Step 4
Brush the plantains with the prepared glaze on both sides using a pastry brush.
Step 5
Place the plantains on the preheated grill, cut side down. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on one side until they have grill marks and are slightly caramelized.
Step 6
Flip the plantains and brush the grilled side with more glaze. Continue grilling for another 5-7 minutes until tender and caramelized on both sides.
Step 7
Remove the plantains from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
Step 8
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey over the grilled plantains for additional sweetness.
Step 9
Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving, adding a fresh and aromatic touch.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (562.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 926.5 |
| Total Fat 27.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1201.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 186.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 112.9g | |
| Protein 6.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 53.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2132.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories