14 Anything-But-Plain Plantain Recipes
Also known as "cooking bananas," this fruit can be sauteed, roasted, fried — you name it! It's low-maintenance and only needs a few spices to jazz it up before it's ready to devour.
Patacones
“This is the best recipe for patacones I’ve ever seen. This is exactly how I grew up seeing it made, and how I learned to make it myself!”
-bynaffit
Baked Plantain Chips
“Baked plantain chips are an easy, healthy and gluten-free snack. Enjoy these crunchy, guilt-free plantain chips with a cup of tea or coffee.”
-antonetroajer
Lentil Sloppy Joes in Plantain Buns
“An alternative sandwich that’s full of fiber due to the plantain and lentils. This sandwich is healthy for everyone, but pregnant women will especially benefit from the iron and high quality of folate in the lentils!”
-hello
Plantain Fritters With Honey & Yogurt
“This recipe came about due to our new love of plantains. Have you ever tried it before? It’s super delicious_— we love to eat it fried with honey. We began to experiment and found the perfect plantain fritter.”
-hello
Puerto Rican Plantain Tostones
“I’ve always liked plantains, but this was wonderfully delicious. We ate these as a small appetizer, just adding a bit of garlic salt after I fried them. Yummy! I’ll make this surely, again and again."
-Andi Longmeadow Farm
Caribbean Spinach Plantain Rolls
“Popular finger foods for party time with friends! Fairly ripe plantains can make for beautiful rolls. They can be served either hot or cold.”
-hojung
Mashed Plantains With Leeks & Fresh Herbs
“These were lovely, I couldn’t get over the taste and texture! It reminded me of mashed potatoes. I loved the addition of the herbs, pecans and sour cream.”
-Baby Kato
Fried Plantain Chips
"I really enjoy fried plantain chips and this lovely recipe does not disappoint. All the fried chips need is a little sea salt.”
-Baby Kato
Baked Plantain Fries
"These are awesome! I was really surprised how much I enjoyed these in comparison to potato fries. I wasn't sure what to serve them with but turns out plain ole ketchup was pretty yummy to dip them in!”
-flower7
Sauteed Ripe Plantains
"Loved it! This was our first time eating plantains. I only had one, but I wish I had bought more! This recipe is super easy and delicious! It's going into my favorites folder.”
-Lucky Clover
Plantain Casserole
A comforting casserole for a starchy fruit like plantains. The cinnamon and coconut milk compliment one another, and the topping provides the perfect crunch.
Honey Glazed Plantains
"I made this recipe without any alterations, and I really liked how the honey and green onions imparted such wonderful flavors to these pan-fried plantains.”
-Northwestgal
Plantain Chicken Rolls
“Yum! I found this recipe and it sounded like something our family would like — turns out, it is!”
-mich76
Drunken Plantains
“This was a delicious plantain recipe. I loved the whole buttered-rum element with the orange.”
-evelynathens