Plantain
When it comes to plantains, there are many different ways to prepare them. Whether you fry them, bake them, or even eat them raw, plantains are a versatile and delicious fruit.
plantains have been grown in the tropical regions of the world for centuries and were first brought to the Americas by the Spanish in the 16th century. Plantains are a member of the banana family, but are larger and have a higher starch content than regular bananas.
There are two main types of plantains – the green, unripe plantains and the yellow or black, ripe plantains. Green plantains are firm and starchy, while ripe plantains are softer and sweeter. Ripe plantains can be eaten raw, while green plantains need to be cooked before eating.
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Recipes
Fried Ripe Plantains
- plantain
- oil
- salt
Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon
- salt
- ginger
- lemon
- cayenne pepper
- bean
- cilantro
- dill frond
- onion
- dark brown sugar
- green onion
- plantain
- olive oil
Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs
- salt
- red pepper
- tomato
- bay leaf
- scotch bonnet pepper
- onion
- parsley
- yellow plantain
- garlic
- oil
- egg
Tostones: Twice-Fried Green Plantain Chips Recipe
- green plantain
- salt
- oil
Fried Plantain Chips (Chifles)
- vegetable oil
- green yellow plantain
- salt
Patacones Recipe: Twice-Fried Plantain With Aji Sauce
- salt
- vegetable oil
- green plantain
- water
Fried Plantain With Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe
- egg
- salt
- all purpose flour
- cornstarch
- peanut sauce
- brown sugar
- buttermilk
- plantain
- vegetable oil
FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS (PLANTANOS MADUROS)
- lime
- vegetable oil
- black plantain
- salt
Fried Sweet Plantains
- plantain
- salt
- vegetable oil
Baked Plantains
- plantain
- spray oil coat
Baked Stuffed Plantains(Vegan)
- garlic
- smoked paprika
- black bean
- parsley
- tomato
- onion
- bell pepper
- green onion
- canola oil
- plantain
- cooking spray
- salt
Lamb, Eggplant and Feta-Stuffed Plantains
- salt
- yogurt
- lamb
- yellow plantain
- tomato
- onion
- eggplant
- cumin
- bell pepper
- olive oil
- cilantro
- parsley
- garlic
- feta
Baked Plantains
- salt
- rum
- vegetable oil
- plantain
- guava jelly
Stuffed Baked Plantains
- smoked paprika
- garlic
- green
- cheese
- tomato sauce
- meat
- onion
- canola oil
- parsley
- plantain
- cooking spray
- salt
Baked Plantain with Cheese
- guacamole
- canola oil
- plantain
Roast Jerk Plantains
- bell pepper
- onion
- oil
- plantain
- jerk seasoning
- oil
Tropical Guacamole and Plantain Chips
- garlic
- olive oil
- papaya
- mango
- pineapple
- cilantro
- jalapeño
- onion
- cumin
- plantain
- avocado
- pepper
- lime juice
- oil
- salt
- salt
Garlicky Plantains
- salt
- vegetable oil
- plantain
- garlic
Vegan Cashew Milk–Braised Green Plantains Recipe
- white rice
- salt
- sugar
- ginger
- turmeric
- cilantro
- black pepper
- cashew
- lime juice
- vegetable oil
- cumin
- garlic
- green plantain
- green onion
Air-Fryer Plantains
- plantain
Plantain Chips with Mango Salsa
- olive oil
- paprika
- mango
- avocado
- tomato
- jalapeño
- onion
- lime juice
- green plantain
- salt
- salt
Caramelized Ripe Plantains
- vanilla ice cream
- butter
- sugar
- plantain
Plantain Tamales
- oregano
- salt
- annatto infused oil
- olive oil
- green plantain
- onion
- ajíes dulce
- coconut milk
- banana
- culantro
- green banana
- plum tomato
- cilantro
- garlic
Fried Plantains
- plantain
- salt
- vegetable oil
Fried Plantains
- vegetable oil
- plantain
Air-Fryer Plantains
- garlic powder
- garlic salt
- salt
- onion powder
- garlic
- green plantain
- cooking spray
- pico de gallo
- seasoning
Roasted Plantain with African Pepper Compote
- black pepper
- dijon mustard
- lime
- onion
- green onion
- salt
- peanut
- sweet paprika
- cayenne pepper
- cinnamon
- garlic
- avocado
- plantain
- plum tomato
- red scotch bonnet chile
Twice-Fried Green Plantains with Garlic Dipping Sauce
- salt
- olive oil
- vegetable oil
- culantro
- green plantain
- garlic
- cilantro
Plantain Tamales in Spicy Shrimp Sauce
- black pepper
- oregano
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- annatto infused oil
- cilantro
- tomato sauce
- onion
- pumpkin rice
- shrimp
- coconut milk
- chive
- plantain tamale
- green onion
- garlic
Fried Plantains
- canola oil
- salt
- onion
- sweet plantain
Plantain Tamales in Spicy Shrimp Sauce
- pepper
- oregano
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- annatto infused oil
- cilantro
- tomato sauce
- onion
- pumpkin rice
- shrimp
- coconut milk
- chive
- plantain tamale
- green onion
- garlic
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 39%
- plantain 36%
Usual Ingredients
- vegetable oil 21%
- garlic 18%
- onion 18%