Best 4 Grilled Plantains With Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipes

Grilled plantains with cinnamon ice cream is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweet and smoky flavors of plantains with the cool and creamy texture of cinnamon ice cream. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or as a sweet treat. Plantains are a type of banana that is commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. They can be grilled, fried, or baked, and they have a slightly sweet and savory flavor. Cinnamon is a spice that is commonly used in desserts and it adds a warm and fragrant flavor to the ice cream. When these two ingredients are combined, they create a delicious and unique dish that is sure to please everyone.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED PLANTAINS

Grilled Plantains image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories easy, quick, side dish

Time 12m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 very ripe plantains, soft but not mushy (with blackened skins)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Salt to taste, optional

Steps:

Gently roll the plantains back and forth across the table to soften before grilling. Peel and slice the plantains into long, bias-cut slices 1/4-inch thick. Season on one side with pepper, cinnamon and with salt, if desired.
Grill plantains before grilling the swordfish or, if there is enough room, grill plantains and fish simultaneously, cooking plantains a couple of minutes at the most on each side. Plantains do not have to be hot.
Arrange on the plate with swordfish and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 111, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 4 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

GRILLED RIPE PLANTAINS (PLáTANOS MADUROS A LA PARRILLA)

Grilled Ripe Plantains (Plátanos Maduros a la Parrilla) image

Provided by Lourdes Castro

Categories Side Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Dinner Tropical Fruit Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Plantain Party Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar
4 very ripe (black) plantains

Steps:

Prepare the butter glaze
Place the butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved in it. Add the vinegar and stir well. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Prepare, grill, and serve the plantains
Heat your grill to high (550°F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-high (450°F) and continuing. Oil the grill grates with a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel held with a long pair of tongs.
Slice the unpeeled plantains in half lengthwise and place them cut side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the plantains over and baste the cut sides of the plantains with the butter glaze. Close the lid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes. Brush a bit more glaze on the plantains before removing them from the grill.
Serve the plantains in their skins while hot from the grill.

GRILLED PLANTAIN WITH SPICY BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Grilled Plantain with Spicy Brown Sugar Glaze image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories dessert

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 very ripe plantains, peeled and sliced on the bias 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat grill. Brush the plantains with the oil and grill until caramelized, about 2 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, orange juice, honey and cilantro and brush on plantains. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

PLANTAIN FOSTER RECIPE BY TASTY

Plantain Foster Recipe by Tasty image

A spin on classic banana foster inspired by Latin American cuisine.

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
½ cup dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
2 plantains, very ripe, sliced on bias in ½-inch (1.2 cm) slices
¼ cup dark rum
½ teaspoon vanilla
vanilla ice cream, to serve
dry roasted peanut, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

Add butter and brown sugar to a high sided skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture turns into golden brown syrup and the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Add cinnamon, nutmeg and plantains; cook until plantains are lightly browned and soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add rum and use a long kitchen lighter to ignite the liqueur. Keep cooking until alcohol burns off and no flame remains, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Once the flame burns out, keep cooking, spooning sauce over plantains until syrupy and reduced, aout 2 minutes.
Serve over ice cream with crushed peanuts.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Carbohydrate 120 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 73 grams

Tips:

Choose ripe plantains for grilling. Ripe plantains are sweeter and have a softer texture.
Slice the plantains diagonally to create more surface area for grilling.
Brush the plantains with melted butter or oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
Grill the plantains over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
Serve the grilled plantains immediately with your favorite toppings, such as cinnamon ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Grilled plantains are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special treat for a party, grilled plantains are sure to please everyone at the table.