Plantain Recipes

Plantains are a starchy tropical fruit used like a vegetable in many Caribbean, Latin American, and West African recipes. Unlike dessert bananas, they are usually cooked and can be enjoyed at every stage of ripeness.

Green plantains are firm, mildly savory, and ideal for tostones, chips, fritters, and stews. Yellow to black plantains become sweeter and softer, making them perfect for maduros, baked plantains, breakfast hash, grain bowls, and comforting side dishes.

Use plantains to add crisp texture, natural sweetness, or hearty starch to meals. They pair especially well with bold spices, beans, rice, roasted meats, seafood, coconut, lime, and fresh herbs.