Over the years I’ve shown you how to make Plantain Frittata, Panko Crusted Fried Plantain, Orange Brown Sugar Glazed Plantain and Refried Boiled Plantain, to name a few. The hot days of summer means we’re grilling more, so I felt it was time to share this delicious grilled plantain recipe with you.
You’ll Need…
3 large ripe plantains (firm)
3 tablespoon melted butter
cooking/baking spray
1 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt (any flaky finishing salt)
Notes! Please follow along with the video below as much more is discussed about the recipe within. These can be done in your oven or stovetop grill pan, should you not have access to an outdoor grill. Grilling over a wood fire or charcoal will give you a better tasting grilled plantain. If making this recipe gluten free, please go through the full list of ingredients to ensure they meet your specific gluten free dietary requirements.
Combine the sugar and cinnamon to use as a topping for the plantain pieces.
Peel, cut and slice the plantain (explained in the video).
Spray the cleaned grilling surface with the oven spray, then place the plantain pieces flat side down and grill for 3-4 minutes at 375F.
Now flip them over, brush with the melted butter and top with the cinnamon and brown sugar topping. Close the grill and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Once off the grill, top with the flaky finishing salt of your choice (this is optional if you’re on a low sodium diet). The brown sugar will caramelize and with the cinnamon, combined for a lovely flavor which compliments the natural flavors and sweetness of the ripe plantain.
Yea we say planTIN in the Caribbean. Now you know!
Tip! Use a spatula to flip the pieces of grilled plantain, as they will fall apart if you applied pressure from tongs.
