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

Method

  • 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.