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Grilled Plantains

Published: Sep 9, 2014 Β· Modified: Dec 22, 2014 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

I can't win. I really can't. So my new Functional Fitness class is 100% good! The instructor is a young fitness educated professor (she even taught Pilates) and the class is seriously like a high school health class. (We learned how to take out pulse and did simple assessments like push-ups and weight circumference yesterday). I found the new building fine and even got there early. Yay! But now I'm sick. I haven't been sick in years. But my throat and chest are killing me. πŸ™ When will it end?! This never ever happens to me. So I am hoping my normal drink of gallons of water and tea and use tons of spices remedy will kick it to the curb like it usually does when I feel something coming on. I just hope this doesn't progress to where I need to go to the doctor (we have to pay to be seen at the health center...). I guess my body is just so unaccustomed to so many people, the city, germs EVERYWHERE! (Even though I am my normal ultra-clean-safe self). Plus, the weather is crap, cloudy, chilly, and rainy πŸ™ No good. Life is rough. Now...

Hold on! Don't put your grills away just yet! Who really says grilling ends after Labor Day? That's absurd and I have a recipe that needs to be shared and requires a grill. It I still had access to my wonderful gas grill right now, I would still be out there everyday. Alas, I sadly don't. Grilling was so much fun and I can't wait to get to do it again when I go home. Until then, I'll just let you do the grilling for me and gaze at the pictures of these delicious gems.

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That's right, Grilled Plantains! Baking plantains was fun, but grilling is the new way to go. This way you can achieve the ultimate smokey taste. The flavor from the grill, plus that perfect smokey taste from my second favorite spice...smoked paprika!

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What's sad though is I've only had one plantain in the last 3 weeks. The one sad plantain I brought down to college with me. I've seen plantains at the Safeway down the road from my campus, but they were all not up to plantain par. Hopefully they will get some good ones soon. Man how I miss my starchy smokey plantains :/ Grilled or not!

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Not only have plantains been hard to come by, but good sweet potatoes have yet to be found. I had high hopes for Whole Foods and that they would have some killer sweet potato varieties, but no, there was non. Just the boring old original that just does not satisfy my potato needs :/

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But I'll keep looking and crossing my fingers I will find these wonderful starchy creations of the Earth. Maybe one of these Farmer's Markets in the city will have some? Gotta check them out ASAP! Now plantains are in a field of their own, but aren't potatoes and squash a Fall thing? Shouldn't an overflowing abundance be blooming right about now or at least soon? At least my grocery in NJ had good varieties throughout most of the summer. I can't believe I am going to say this, but I do miss their produce :/

Give these Air Fryer Tostones a try too if you'd rather skip the grill! For a sweeter plantain side dish, using ripe plantains, try these Maduros!

Grilled Plantains

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Ingredients: (for 1 plantain, serves 1)

+ 1 Light Green Plantain

+ Β½ Tsp Smoked Paprika

+ ΒΌ Tsp Cumin

Directions:

+ Peel and cut your plantain into thin slices.

+ Toss plantains with spices until evenly coated.

+ Lightly oil a piece of foil and spread your plantains out on it. Place the sheet on a grill over high heat.

+ Close the cover to the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes. Flip the plantains and cook for another 6-7 minutes, checking to make sure they don't burn.

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Gosh, I really want a plantain right now. This week I will be on the lookout! I need to satisfy this craving! I did find some good parsnips to roast though. But they won't satisfy that plantain craving very much. So I guess this is my request from you. If you happen across some beautiful green plantains, please send them my way πŸ˜‰ I will be forever grateful!

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I wonder if I can grow a plantain tree...outside my dorm... However, I think the approaching winter season might now allow it to thrive to well. In my dreams I guess. I'll be counting plantains (and potatoes). But really, grill one last plantain for me and tell me how good it was before you put that grill away!

So tell me:

+ If you had to choose between a plantain and a sweet potato (of the Japanese/White/ or Purple variety), which would you choose? I'm going to abstain from choosing 100%. That's so hard! But I think maybe if I could have a perfect Stokes PSP right now, I would be pretty happy.

+ Are you still grilling or do you stop this "seasonal" activity when the cold weather comes? At least it isn't cold yet!

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  1. Camesha | Mama Motivator

    April 18, 2015 at 1:22 am

    My family loves plantains! I've never tried to prepare them before. We get them from this great Cuban restaurant. Mmm mmm good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 18, 2015 at 7:45 am

      They are so easy and much more healthy to whip up at home!

      Reply
  2. lindsay Cotter

    April 16, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    feel better soon! i hate being sick. but these allergies have really effected me this year. ACK! i think plantains would cure me ASAP! send some, and broth! haha

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Lol, this is an old post Linsday!

      Reply
  3. Laura @MotherWouldKnow

    April 16, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    I love plaintains (in the Cuban Chinese restaurants in NYC they are always served with rice and beans) but I've never made them myself. We do a lot of grilling, so this recipe would be a natural for us. Will have to try it.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2015 at 12:41 pm

      Plantains are so easy to make at home! Grill, bake, puree, saute, anything!

      Reply
  4. Stephanie

    April 16, 2015 at 10:29 am

    I have yet to try plantains as well! They look delicious! I need to go get some and try this..

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2015 at 10:38 am

      Yes! They are so so so good!

      Reply
  5. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl

    April 16, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Please tell me how I STILL haven't tried plantains!! I need to try sauteeing them, roasting them, AND grilling them! πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2015 at 9:34 am

      WHAT!? You haven't?! Please tell me you're lieing!

      Reply
      • Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl

        April 16, 2015 at 9:41 am

        No lie... I know, it's wrong πŸ™

        Reply
  6. Herry Hermawan

    September 22, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I think plantains are very good for health
    with grilled plantains will produce different flavors

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 22, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Yup! Their a perfect startchy nutrition powerhouse!

      Reply
  7. Christie

    September 18, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    I honestly need to learn to cook plantains. There's three Puerto Ricans in my office and they all talk about them. Thank you for linking up with #FoodieFridays! Please stop by and link up with us again this week.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 18, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      Haha, they are so delicious! And easy so don't be intimidated! Once you peel them (the hardest part!) everything else is a breeze πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  8. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    September 14, 2014 at 10:14 am

    This looks really good! Would you believe I have not had a plantain since college, which was a LONG time ago? I see them every once in a while in the grocery store...sounds like I need to pick some up! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 14, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Yes! Everyone needs plantains in their life!

      Reply
  9. Honest Mum

    September 13, 2014 at 7:19 am

    Wow not had plantain (in the form of crisps I might add) since my Uni days! Looks delicious! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 13, 2014 at 7:25 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Clotilde/Craftybegonia

    September 12, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Hi, visiting you via Healthy Vegan Fridays. I am Puerto rican, so I can assure all your visitors that those will taste amazing. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 12, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      Hahaha πŸ˜‰ Plantain love World-wide!

      Reply
  11. Deborah Davis

    September 12, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    Hi Rebecca,
    What healthy, delicious delight! I have enjoyed plantain prepared in a number of ways and they are so satisfying. I am so delighted that you shared this awesome Grilled Plantain recipe for with us at the Plant-based Potluck Party! All the best, Deborah

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 12, 2014 at 5:59 pm

      Plantains are so good!

      Reply
  12. Alecia

    September 12, 2014 at 5:55 am

    Love plantains but never thought of grilling them. Yum! Stopping by from #foodiefridays

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 12, 2014 at 6:00 am

      You'll love them grilled!

      Reply
  13. Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife}

    September 12, 2014 at 5:28 am

    Yeah, at noon yesterday I realized I'd already put in an 8-hour work day! LOL

    Reply
  14. Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife}

    September 12, 2014 at 4:16 am

    I have never had plantains. Are they sweet at all? What do you serve them with (Sorry if you said - I scanned.) But I hope you are feeling better by now!!! xo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 12, 2014 at 4:37 am

      The greener they are when you cook them, the less sweet, drier, and more starchy. The yellower the peel, the sweeter and more soft they get.
      When grilling I like them greener, when baking, I like them either way!

      (Thanks! I am!)

      Reply
  15. Joyce @ It's Your Life

    September 11, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Okay you got with this recipe I have never ever had plantain, so while at the store I picked some up. If you really want I will send you some, the grill is not operating so I'll have to find another way of making them, any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 11, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      Check out my baked plaintain recipe! Baking is what I usually do anyway!

      Reply
  16. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)

    September 10, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Wow, these sound amazing, I have to try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 10, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Do it! They're such a yummy healthy side!

      Reply
  17. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay

    September 10, 2014 at 7:57 am

    That looks so good! I always struggle to grill plantains so I'll have to try your trick with tin foil.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 10, 2014 at 8:08 am

      Just keep your eye on them and you can't mess them up!

      Reply
  18. My Family Ties

    September 10, 2014 at 4:45 am

    I have never tried plantains but this recipe sounds really delicious, hope you feel better soon and thanks for sharing πŸ™‚ #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 10, 2014 at 5:10 am

      Give them a try!
      And thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
  19. Francesca

    September 09, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    I never tried making plantains. I think now I will. Thanks for the inspiration πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      You're missing out! Try them and you'll love them πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  20. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

    September 09, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    Funny-- I live in the tropics, where summer never ends, and yet I still BBQ so much less after September! Silly, I know. BBQ flavor is the best!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Any thing smokey!
      I never go with the seasons with my food or cooking though! Soups in the summer, smoothies in the winter πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  21. Sharon

    September 09, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    We've never grilled plantains. We always fry them. I'm sure this is much healthier, though.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      Yes it is! (Never fry!) Grilling and baking plantains is the best!

      Reply
  22. Bailey K.

    September 09, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    I got sick a couple of times during my first semester in college, too, when I had never really gotten sick before. Apparently it happens a lot. You're living in a different place, in a building with tons of people, with different germs and even different allergens from your hometown...it's bound to happen! Your body just needs to get used to it. But I know, it still sucks!! It sounds like you're doing everything you can to help it run its course. Have you found a community in your new city to do yoga yet? I'm hoping you'll be able to do that, and then feel more at home. Not everyone needs college, and you just might be one of those people - but I'm glad you're giving it a go. Continue to be courageous! Okay, enough about that.... I love plantains!! We just fried up some sweet plantains yesterday. Mmm. It brings me back to when I traveled around Puerto Rico. But I've never grilled plantains! I'll have to try. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      It does suck πŸ™
      My body was just to used to my clean sanctuary at home!

      I'm still trucking along doing yoga in my tiny dorm room. It's difficult, but I am making do and really enjoying my practice.

      I'm not for frying anything, but grilling and baking plantains = love! I mean, you can never go wrong with plantains no matter how you cook 'em up!

      Reply
      • Bailey K.

        September 09, 2014 at 4:06 pm

        Not for using a frying pan? Because that's what I mean. I didn't mean deep-frying or anything, haha. Just cut up ripe plantains, throw some coconut oil or even just water in a pan, and fry (sautee) them up.

        Reply
        • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

          September 09, 2014 at 4:08 pm

          Haha, yea that's better!

          Reply
  23. Kimberly

    September 09, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Yummy! I want to try this. Looks good, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      You will love it! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  24. Gaye @CalmHealthySexy

    September 09, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Hi Rebecca - You know, getting adjusted to college is really stressful. I'm thinking that is why you're getting sick. Take good care of yourself and let your body recover - and go to the health center if it gets bad! (Just think of me as one of your "blog moms!") Also, I hope you are doing some things that are fun. Try to find a group you like and can socialize with/get involved with. I think that is the quickest way to begin to feel comfortable in college. Our youngest son didn't really do that until his sophomore year (he is a junior this year), and it made such a big difference in his enjoyment of college.

    Take care,
    Gaye

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      It definitely is from all the changes!
      I'm not really sure where my place is yet. I'm even second guessing college as a whole. My true passions lie elsewhere...like yoga and fitness.

      Reply
  25. Lynda@fitnessmomwinecountry

    September 09, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    We grill all year round {California weather will do that}. Plantains are great, we have added them so some recipes in the past. We are so lucky to have amazing produce all the time in our stores here, I could not imagine any other way.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Lucky warm weather living πŸ˜‰ (So jealous!)
      I'm so happy I started eating plantains this year! They were foreign to me for way to long! Produce is basically the bulk of my diet and what I spend the most on in the grocery! So when a store doesn't have good produce...I am not a happy customer!

      Reply
  26. Pure Grace Farms

    September 09, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    We grill even when the snow has to be shoveled to make our way to it. There is nothing like a grilled meal in the middle of winter. Hope you feel better soon.
    Blessings,
    Shari

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      Haha, so true! I think we need grilling most in the dead of winter! (Reminding us that Summer does eventually come!).
      Thanks Shari! XOXO

      Reply
  27. Cassie @ Almost Getting It Together

    September 09, 2014 at 10:56 am

    We grill year round... it's too yummy not to!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 11:32 am

      Haha, my point exactly πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  28. Kara Lydon, RD

    September 09, 2014 at 10:05 am

    YES. Love plantains! I say grill as long as your heart desires! That and until it starts snowing πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 10:56 am

      That's when we breakout the George Foremans πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  29. Farrah

    September 09, 2014 at 8:36 am

    I love plantains! πŸ˜€ I had these almost every day while I was in the Dominican Republic and really miss em'. 😑 Thanks for sharing this! (I'm definitely gonna be grilling stuff throughout the year, but on my Foreman grill, hehe.) There's no way I could feasibly pick between plantains and sweet potatoes, especially if you throw in the purple variety! :O

    I hope you feel better soon! Glad your Functional Fitness class is going well! :]

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Plantains are just so awesome πŸ˜‰ I know...its impossible to pick!

      Thanks Farrah πŸ™‚

      Reply
  30. Shashi @ runninsrilankan

    September 09, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I hate to admit this but this year I haven't grilled at all - baked yes - but no grilling! YIKES! It's been ages since I had plantains and your post brings back memories - love your savory take - when I was a young 'un my mom used to grill up cinnamon and sugar plantains. Hope you start feeling better soon.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 9:23 am

      O no! Start grilling now! Its not to late πŸ˜‰
      I love making my sweet plantains too! Cinnamon is another favorite coating!

      Thanks love πŸ™‚

      Reply
  31. lindsay

    September 09, 2014 at 8:31 am

    yes! we are for sure still grilling. add these to the list next! YUM

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Woohoo! Keep the grilling going!

      Reply
  32. Pamela Hernandez

    September 09, 2014 at 8:05 am

    Love plantains! Roasted, grilled, fresh - yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Yes! Plantains every way πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  33. Jennifer F

    September 09, 2014 at 7:41 am

    I never thought to put paprika on plantains ---- looks good! BTW, I grill year-round, that's the benefit of living in Texas

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 7:54 am

      Smoked Paprika is my love!
      Yay for grilling all year! Perfect!

      Reply
  34. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables

    September 09, 2014 at 7:30 am

    i love me some plantains!! hope you feel better soon girl!! xoxo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2014 at 7:53 am

      Thanks love πŸ™‚ XOXO

      Reply
      • Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife}

        September 12, 2014 at 4:47 am

        Girl, you're up early! Everything alright? What time zone are you in? (Maybe you're up late? LOL)

        Reply
        • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

          September 12, 2014 at 4:52 am

          4:30am! This is my favorite time! I go to sleep at like 8pm πŸ˜› Yes, even in college!

          Reply
          • Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife}

            September 12, 2014 at 4:56 am

            Girl. ME TOO. I have started waking at 4am ever since this sugar detox. I cannot sleep past it. πŸ™‚

          • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

            September 12, 2014 at 4:58 am

            I work out now! Seriously I feel my best during these early morning hours! *High Five* for earlier risers! No shame! (Our days just seem longer, right!?)

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Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Quick, No Rum NeededπŸ’—
Perfect Southern Dessert, Brunch Topping, or Breakfast Treat πŸ’–
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Slice up those naturally sweet @chiquitabanana bananas, melt some @countrycrock vegan butter in a @lodgecastiron pan with brown sugar @swervesweetie, some rum and vanilla extract with a dash of @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, to caramelize into a rich deeply flavored and aromatic sauce. Saute the bananas until slightly soft and serve right away with vanilla @nadamoo ice cream for dessert or some homemade French toast (use one of my banana bread recipes!) πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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What do you like to serve your bananas foster with? πŸŒπŸ¨πŸžπŸ§‡
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/bananas-foster/
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#bananasfoster #bananas #bananafoster #castironcooking #castironskillet #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #southerndesserts #southfloridaliving #neworleansfood #glutenfreelife #southernvegan #southfloridafoodie #kidapproved #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #veganbreakfast #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebreakfast #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripenes You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripeness! πŸ’›πŸŒ
When their yellow, make Maduros! πŸ₯°
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Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Mouthwatering Melt-In-Your-Mouth Maduros are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Healthier, & Pan-Fried πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack (for Any Meal!) πŸ’–
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The opposite of tostones with your unripe green plantains; Once your @chiquitabanana plantains turn perfectly yellow and ripe, slice them up, and lightly pan-fry them in your @lodgecastiron for a quick, semi-sweet, creamy, custardy side dish everyone will love! Toss them with some cinnamon, salt, and enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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Team Tostone or Team Maduro? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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#maduros #friedsweetplantains #sweetplantains #castironcooking #castironskillet #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #cubanfood #southfloridaliving #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #plantain #southfloridafoodie #kidapproved #vegansnack #plantains #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #caribbeanfood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Ma Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Make Tostones! 😍
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Air Fryer Tostones (Healthy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Totally Tropical Terific Tostones are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Simply Plantains & Salt πŸ’œ
Quick, Easy, No-Mess, No Oil! πŸ’—
Perfect Savory Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack πŸ’–
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Perfect tostones require the unripe green plantains (got mine from @theboysfarmersmarket), they're super cheap (like 20-30Β’), peel, slice, soak them in some water, lime juice, and salt, use your @gowiseusa air fryer to give them the first "fry", then get out your frustrations by smashing them into flat discs with a tostonera or a heavy mug, toss them back in the air fryer to finish getting golden and crispy! Serve with an extra pinch of flaky salt and salsa dips of choice! πŸ‘Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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#tostones #airfryertostones #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #oilfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #southfloridaliving #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #plantain #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #vegansnack #plantains #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #caribbeanfood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing! Your new sala Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing!
Your new salad obsession for the season! πŸ₯—
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Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber & Tomato Salad) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯—πŸ₯’πŸ…πŸ§…
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This Cool Crisp Cucumber Tangy Tomato Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Naturally Raw & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Healthy Veggies, EVOO, & Herbs πŸ’œ
Simple, Easy, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Salad, or Appetizer πŸ’–
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This Persian salad is packed with flavor but so simple! Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onion, @pompeian extra virgin olive oil, authentic verjuice or fresh lime juice, @simplyorganicfoods dried mint (the secret!) salt and pepper. Toss on some fresh herbs like parsley if you want, mix it up, and serve right away to enjoy that super refreshing crunch! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜šπŸ™Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/shirazi-salad/
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#shirazisalad #persiansalad #salad #saladrecipe #saladrecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #cucumbertomatosalad #vegetablesalad #vegansalad #glutenfreelife #cucumbers #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #tomatoes #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #rawvegan #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little po Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little poppy seed nuttiness! πŸ˜πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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This Flavor-Packed Pancake Stack of Sunshine is:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Perfect Springtime or Easter Breakfast or Brunch πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly πŸ’–
Easy & Quick, Fluffy & Healthy πŸ’—
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Who's ready for this bright and zesty stack of hotcakes?! πŸ™Œ
Start with @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking powder & soda, applesauce or my homemade vegan sour cream with @so_delicious coconut yogurt, tons of fresh lemon set and juice, vegan buttermilk, @simplyorganicfoods poppy seeds, a touch of @swervesweetie, vanilla, and topped with a simple lemon glaze made with @swervesweetie! 😍✌️🀀
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Lemon poppy seed is a seasonal flavor must! Not too sweet, but sweet and flavorful enough not to need any maple syrup! Tons of ways to top them and more suggestions over on the blog! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜š
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/lemon-poppy-seed-pancakes/
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#pancakes #lemonpoppyseedpancakes #veganpancakes #glutenfreepancakes #lemonpoppyseed #pancakerecipe #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #veganbreakfast #glutenfreebreakfast #pancakebreakfast #pancakesunday #veganbrunch #healthybreakfastideas #easterbrunch #glutenfreebrunch #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #pancakelover
Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜ * Pe Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜
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Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli (Easy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯¦
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This Brilliant un-Believable Broccoli Bash is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Broccoli & Choice of Seasonings πŸ’œ
No-Fuss, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Weeknight Side Dish, Appetizer, or Healthy Snack πŸ’–
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Just grab a bunch of fresh broccoli from your local market (like @theboysfarmersmarket), your flavors and seasonings of choice (@simplyorganicfoods), toss, and let your @gowiseusa air fryer do all the crispy roasting magic! Turn even the pickiest of eaters and biggest broccoli haters into diehard broccoli lovers! πŸ₯³πŸ˜‹πŸ₯¦πŸ™Œ
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What's your all-time favorite way to eat yo' broccoli? I'm a raw kinda gal ✌️
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-broccoli/
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#broccoli #oilfree #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #broccolirecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #easysidedish #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #pickyeaters #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #pickyeater #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #ketosnacks #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom