If you're new to the world of plantains, we've got everything you need to know here. And if you're a tried and true plantain fan, stick around for some new recipe ideas. Experts believe plantains ...

Mallory Arnold was born and raised in Ohio but currently resides and writes from Nashville, Tennessee. She likes running marathons, testing out fun new recipes, and writing about the fascinating, the ...

Bananas are sweet, soft, and usually eaten raw, while plantains are starchier, firmer, and typically cooked. Bananas are great for quick energy and snacking; plantains offer more fiber and starch, ...

Photo shows raw plantains for sale in a market in Accra, capital of Ghana, on April 27, 2021.Photo:Xinhua Photo shows roasted plantains for sale in a street in Accra, capital of Ghana, on April 27, ...

Growing up, I’d never heard of a plantain, much less seen one. When I first noticed them in grocery stores, I thought they were some type of unusual, big banana. I was only partially wrong as ...

It might resemble a banana, but you’re probably not going to want to gnaw on one raw. Though closely related to bananas, plantains (often called cooking bananas) more often are treated like a ...

Plantains are everywhere, yet few people know what to do with the banana imposter. Flavor wise, the plantain — a close sibling to the banana — is much starchier. Plus, you don’t eat raw plantains.