I can’t believe I’m saying this, but this is the first time I’ve cooked plantains. The only time I’ve eaten them was when Superman and I were in Honduras in 1997. So, I decided to give it a go. And YUM!
Recipe: Caramelized Cinnamon Plantains
2 plantains
3 TBSP coconut oil
3/4 tsp cinnamon
2-3 TBSP honey + more to drizzle
dash of salt
To remove the plantain peel, first cut the ends off, and then make shallow slices lengthwise (about 4 per plantain), then peel off segments:
Slice into about 1/4″ thick slices. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced plantains, cinnamon, dash of salt and 2-3 TBSP honey. Stir occasionally and cook about 6-8 minutes, until plantains have caramelized. Remove and drizzle with honey. Eat warm.
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Teresa says
Splendid recipe! I made this for dinner tonight, and now I’m plotting ways to work them into the Thanksgiving and Christmas menu. They may be just the thing to replace my annual yam dish. Thank you for posting it.
Life Made Full says
Great! Thanks for letting me know!
Stacey says
In the picture, the peel looks green still, did you wait until they were more ripe (black peel) or cook them at this stage?
Shanti Landon says
Mine were cooked at this stage. =)