Spicy Plantain and Avocado Skewers
Spicy Plantain and Avocado Skewers
Ingredients
For the Plantain and Avocado
- 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 firm ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 lime, juiced
For the Spicy Glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly and Garnish
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, ensure they have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Sriracha sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your spicy glaze.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Place the sliced plantains in a medium bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the spicy glaze. Toss gently to coat. In a separate small bowl, gently toss the avocado chunks with the lime juice to prevent browning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Carefully thread the plantain slices and avocado chunks alternately onto the prepared skewers. Aim for 3-4 pieces of each per skewer, depending on their size.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Brush the assembled skewers with the remaining spicy glaze. Ensure all sides are coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Place the skewers on the preheated grill or in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the plantains are tender and slightly caramelized with nice grill marks, and the avocado is warmed through. Be careful when flipping the skewers to keep the avocado intact.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Remove the skewers from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately as a vibrant and flavorful appetizer or side dish.
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Spicy Plantain and Avocado Skewers
Ingredients
For the Plantain and Avocado
- 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 firm ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 lime, juiced
For the Spicy Glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly and Garnish
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, ensure they have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Sriracha sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your spicy glaze.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Place the sliced plantains in a medium bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the spicy glaze. Toss gently to coat. In a separate small bowl, gently toss the avocado chunks with the lime juice to prevent browning.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully thread the plantain slices and avocado chunks alternately onto the prepared skewers. Aim for 3-4 pieces of each per skewer, depending on their size.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Brush the assembled skewers with the remaining spicy glaze. Ensure all sides are coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Place the skewers on the preheated grill or in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the plantains are tender and slightly caramelized with nice grill marks, and the avocado is warmed through. Be careful when flipping the skewers to keep the avocado intact.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Remove the skewers from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately as a vibrant and flavorful appetizer or side dish.