Mediterranean Diet Grilled Plantains with Lime and Honey Glaze
Elevate your plantain game with our Mediterranean Diet Grilled Plantains with Lime and Honey Glaze—a dish that’s equal parts sweet, tangy, and utterly irresistible. This simple yet sophisticated recipe marries the natural sweetness of ripe plantains with a luscious glaze of olive oil, honey, and fresh lime juice, creating a caramelized finish on the grill that’s pure perfection. Garnished with refreshing chopped mint leaves and a hint of sea salt and black pepper, these grilled plantains are the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, they make a versatile addition to any meal as a side dish or a light, healthy dessert. Packed with Mediterranean flavors and made with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients, this grilled plantain recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking healthy, vibrant cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe plantains
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large lime
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Peel the plantains and slice them evenly into 1/2-inch thick diagonal slices.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, honey, sea salt, and ground black pepper.
Juice the lime and add half of the lime juice into the honey and olive oil mixture. Set aside the remaining lime juice.
Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place the plantain slices on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they develop nice grill marks and become tender.
While the plantains are grilling, chop the fresh mint leaves finely.
Once the plantains are grilled, remove them from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the grilled plantains.
Scatter the chopped mint leaves on top of the plantains for a refreshing garnish.
Serve immediately as a delightful side dish or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.2 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 4135 mg | 88% | |
*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.
