Honey Glazed Plantains
Transform your meals with the tropical sweetness of Honey Glazed Plantains, a quick and easy recipe bursting with caramelized flavor and golden perfection. This vibrant dish starts with ripe plantains, pan-fried in buttery goodness until lightly crisp, then drizzled with a luscious honey glaze and a warm hint of cinnamon. Finished with a touch of salt to balance the sweetness and optional lime for a zesty twist, these plantains are a versatile delight—perfect as a side dish, snack, or dessert. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is an irresistible blend of natural sweetness and simple ingredients, bringing the exotic flair of the tropics right to your table. Keywords: honey glazed plantains, sweet plantain recipe, caramelized plantains, tropical side dish, quick snack ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe plantains
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 piece lime (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
In a large non-stick skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced plantains to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and caramelized on both sides.
Reduce the heat to low and drizzle the honey evenly over the plantains. Gently stir the plantains to coat them in the honey glaze.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon and salt over the plantains for added flavor. Stir gently to combine.
Allow the plantains to simmer in the glaze for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring they are well-coated and glossy.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the glazed plantains to a serving plate.
Optionally, garnish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice or lime wedges on the side for a hint of tanginess.
Serve warm as a side dish or dessert and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 622 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.4 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 3107 mg | 66% | |
*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.
