Plantains Recipes

From Diabetic Living

Plantains, the less sweet cousin of the banana, have mild squash-like flavor. In this easy main dish recipe, the fruit is skewered with seasoned chunks of beef and grilled to perfection.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Plantains are sometimes referred to as cooking bananas. Here, they're fried and served with a peppery tomato relish.

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Plantains, which look similar to a typical banana, need to be cooked before eating. In this dessert recipe, they're sweetened.

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From EatingWell

Shredded plantains and fresh cilantro combine in a refreshing Puerto Rican soup.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Top these caramelized plantains, seasoned with vanilla, cinnamon, and pecans, with Crema Espesa, thickened cream mixture. Look for plantains close to bananas in produce sections. Ripe plantains have sweet flavor; green plantains are firm, less sweet, and prepared similar to squash and potatoes.

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Chimichurri is a thick herb sauce found in Argentina cooking. Here it's tucked inside beef burgers prior to grilling.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Tostones are fried plantain chips, and "mojo," which means "magic spell," is a sauce popular in the Caribbean. Put them together and you have a delicious chip and dip appetizer or side dish.

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