Miso-Glazed Plantain with Coconut Rice

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Sweet plantains coated in a savory miso-honey glaze, served over creamy coconut rice for a harmonious blend of umami and tropical notes. This puerto rican-inspired one pot ready in about 55 minutes pairs sliced 1/2-inch thick ripe plantains, white miso paste, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 cup coconut milk until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add plantain slices. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Add the miso sauce to the skillet, stirring to coat plantains. Cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the plantains.
  4. Step 4: While plantains cook, rinse 1 cup jasmine rice and combine with 1 cup water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. Step 5: Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve glaze plantains over coconut rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Plantain with Coconut Rice take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Plantain with Coconut Rice?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep white miso paste from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Plantain with Coconut Rice?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Miso-Glazed Plantain with Coconut Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Miso-Glazed Plantain with Coconut Rice?

Puerto Rican one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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