Ginger Free Whole30 Pan-Seared Plantain Slices with Lime
Sweet, caramelized plantains are one of those side dishes that feel indulgent but come together with almost no effort. Ripe plantains — the kind with deeply spotted, nearly black peels — develop a rich, jammy interior when pan-seared in coconut oil, with edges that turn deeply golden and almost candy-like. A dusting of cumin adds just enough earthy warmth to balance the natural sweetness, and a generous squeeze of fresh lime at the end cuts right through the richness. Many spice-forward recipes sneak in ginger as a default, but this one keeps things beautifully simple — cumin, salt, lime, and good coconut oil are all you need. It's also fully Whole30 compliant, leaning on nothing but clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. Serve these straight from the skillet while they're still hot and glossy, and don't skip the flaky salt finish — it makes every bite pop.
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4 servings
- 2 large ripe plantains (peels mostly black or heavily spotted yellow-black)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Peel the plantains and slice them on a slight diagonal into 1/2-inch rounds. In a small bowl, toss the slices with the fine sea salt and ground cumin until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat until shimmering and the oil coats the pan.
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