Grilled Plantains with Lime and Honey Glaze
Experience a tropical twist with these Grilled Plantains with Lime and Honey Glaze—an irresistible combination of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Perfectly ripe plantains are brushed with a luscious glaze made from honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a hint of cinnamon before being caramelized on the grill for tender, golden perfection. Garnished with fragrant mint leaves and an extra drizzle of honey, this recipe is an easy yet elegant way to elevate any barbecue or dinner party. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant dish is ideal as a side, dessert, or snack. Whether you're hunting for grilled fruit recipes, Caribbean-inspired dishes, or quick plantain recipes, this culinary standout will be a crowd-pleaser every time!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Peel the plantains and slice them in half lengthwise.
In a small bowl, mix the vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and cinnamon to form the glaze.
Brush the plantains with the prepared glaze on both sides using a pastry brush.
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.
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.
Remove the plantains from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey over the grilled plantains for additional sweetness.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving, adding a fresh and aromatic touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.8 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 2132 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
