Description
Plantains are a type of fruit that belong to the same family as bananas, but they have some distinct characteristics that make them different. Plantains are usually larger, tougher, and more starchy than bananas, and they have a thicker skin that can range from green to yellow to black, depending on their ripeness. Unlike bananas, which are mostly eaten raw when they are sweet and yellow, plantains are usually cooked, either when they are green and starchy or when they are ripe and sweet. Plantains are commonly used in savoury dishes in Africa, and the Caribbean, where they are boiled, baked, fried, or mashed. Here are some Plantain recipes:
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Perfect Baked Plantains: An easy and healthy way to enjoy plantains as a side dish or a snack. Simply slice the plantains, toss them with oil and salt, and bake.
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Red-red Stew with Spiced Plantain: A traditional Ghanaian dish that consists of a spicy tomato and bean stew served with fried plantain slices seasoned with ginger, garlic, and chilli.
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Fried Plantains: A classic way to prepare plantains that can be enjoyed as a snack or a dessert. Just peel and slice the plantains and fry them in hot oil until crisp and brown.
Plantains have similar nutritional benefits as bananas, such as being a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, fibre, and antioxidants. However, plantains have more vitamin A and less sugar than bananas. Plantains can also provide resistant starch, which can improve gut health and blood sugar control.
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