Plantains may look like bananas, but preparing them is unfamiliar territory for many home cooks. Here's how to peel and slice ...

Plantains are high in fiber, which is good for your digestion. A medium plantain contains about three grams of dietary fiber, ...

Plantains are cooked green, semi-ripe or fully-ripe. Treat them like a starchy vegetable and use in savoury or sweet dishes. Before cooking, peel by top and tailing the fruit, then cut along the ...

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Place the plantains in a roasting tin and roast for 15 minutes until softened. Leave to cool slightly, then peel and mash with a fork in a large bowl.