Grilled Stuffed Plantains

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Grilled Stuffed Plantains, a perfect blend of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors that's sure to impress at your next cookout or weeknight dinner. This unique recipe takes ripe, caramelized plantains and fills them with a hearty black bean mixture, sautéed red bell peppers, and onions, seasoned with bold smoked paprika and cumin for a flavor-packed bite. Topped with melted cheddar or mozzarella cheese and garnished with fresh cilantro and tangy lime wedges, these plantains are grilled to perfection for an irresistible combination of textures and tastes. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this vegetarian dish is a must-try for lovers of Latin-inspired cuisine and makes an ideal side or main course.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces ripe plantains
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 1 small piece red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 small piece red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 lime lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Peel the plantains and brush them lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 3

Slice each plantain lengthwise down the middle, but do not cut all the way through. Open them slightly to create a pocket for the filling.

Step 4

Grill the plantains for 6-8 minutes per side, or until they are caramelized and tender. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Step 5

While the plantains are grilling, prepare the filling. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the diced red bell pepper and chopped red onion to the skillet, and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until softened.

Step 7

Stir in the cooked black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Carefully stuff each grilled plantain with the black bean mixture, pressing gently to fill the pocket.

Step 9

Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the stuffed plantains.

Step 10

Optional: Place the stuffed and cheese-topped plantains back on the grill for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.

Step 11

Garnish the stuffed plantains with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1357.8 grams (1357.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1948

Total Fat 68.80g	88%
Saturated Fat 29.70g	149%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 2386mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 310.80g	113%
Dietary Fiber 36.00g	129%
Total Sugars 127.60g
Protein 54.70g	109%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 957mg	74%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 5004mg	106%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.8%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 59.7%