Grilled Plantains

By tonyglib

Nutritional Information

Calories:174 (22% from fat)
Fat:4.3g (sat 2.6g,mono 1.2g,poly 0.2g)
Protein:1.5g
Carbohydrate:36.7g
Fiber:2.6g
Cholesterol:10mg
Iron:0.7mg
Sodium:44mg
Calcium:5mg

Cooking Light, MAY 2003

Ingredients

• 3 soft black plantains, unpeeled (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• Cooking spray
• 6 lime wedges

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare grill to medium heat.

Cut plantains in half lengthwise. Cut plantain halves in half crosswise. Combine butter, sugar, and pepper; brush evenly over cut sides of plantain sections.

Place plantain sections, cut sides up, on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 7 minutes or until flesh is soft and skins begin to pull away from the flesh. Turn plantain sections over; grill 3 minutes. Serve warm with lime wedges.