Description
- These comforting plantains recipes include sweet caramelized treats, savory sides, crockpot stews, and healthy dinner ideas perfect for every kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe plantains (blackened or yellow)
- 2 green plantains
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Optional: fresh herbs, avocado, black beans, quinoa
Instructions
- Peel plantains carefully. Cut into slices or wedges depending on recipe.
- For sweet: Pan-fry or roast ripe plantains until golden and caramelized.
- For savory: Roast green plantains with oil and spices until crispy.
- To use in crockpot: Combine sliced plantains with beans, veggies, and broth. Cook on low for 6–8 hours.
- For soups: Dice and simmer plantains in broth with herbs and vegetables.
- Build healthy bowls: Combine roasted plantains with lean proteins and vegetables.
Notes
- Green plantains are best for savory recipes; ripe or black ones are best for sweet.
- Always cook plantains fully to release their flavor and soften the texture.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Frying, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Global, Caribbean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg