Plantain recipes

Why are plantains bad for you?
What do you do with a plantain?
What is the best way to eat a plantain?
Are plantains bad for weight loss?
Can I eat plantains everyday?
Do plantains cause weight gain?
Are plantains good for diabetics?
Can bananas be cooked like plantains?
What color should plantains be to fry?
When should you eat plantains?
Can you eat plantains without cooking them?
Are plantains good in smoothies?

Why are plantains bad for you?

While plantains are a good source of magnesium, they do have a high carbohydrate content and glycemic load. As such, they can raise blood sugar. Therefore diabetics should take care to pair plantain with other foods with a low glycemic index and glycemic load.

What do you do with a plantain?

When plantains are green, they're very starchy and are best for slicing and frying to make chips or tostones – fried slices of plantain that are squashed flat and fried again. Green plantain can also be boiled and mashed to use as a starchy base, or sliced into stews as you would a potato.

What is the best way to eat a plantain?

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Fried plantains can also be eaten plain, in a soup or stew, or as a side dish with rice and beans.
Try serving with scrambled eggs and salsa. ...
Fried, unripe plantains are very crunchy. ...
Fried, ripe plantains, on the other hand, tend to be very sweet and soft.

Are plantains bad for weight loss?

istockphoto A half cup of cooked plantains packs almost 3 grams of resistant starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fat.

Can I eat plantains everyday?

Plantains contain a good amount of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C in a single cup. This vitamin acts as an antioxidant which may help boost your immune system. As an antioxidant, it may protect your body against free radical damage that's associated with aging, heart disease, and even some types of cancer.

Do plantains cause weight gain?

“They add calories that may result in weight gain or obesity, and have metabolic effects that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.” And then there are plantain chips.

Are plantains good for diabetics?

Regardless of the stage of ripeness, plantains are always ready to be cooked. Despite these benefits, plantains are relatively high in carbohydrates, meaning that people with diabetes need to manage their intake.

Can bananas be cooked like plantains?

Bananas are most often eaten raw on their own, except for plantains. The only time plantains are eaten raw is when they have completely ripened to a blacken state. Ripe bananas are cooked in sweet recipes where green bananas and plantains are generally used in savory dishes or used as a vegetable. ...

What color should plantains be to fry?

For excellent fried plantains, you will want to choose a plantain with skin that is dull yellow with patches of black or completely black—this is when a plantain is at peak ripeness.

When should you eat plantains?

A ripe plantain is best when it's mostly black with a little yellow, and still slightly firm to the touch, like when you squeeze a peach. Although completely black plantains are still good to eat, they are a little too soft, making them difficult to prepare. But they're still delicious.

Can you eat plantains without cooking them?

Plantains are inedible raw and should be eaten only after cooking. Plantains can be prepared in numerous ways, and their flavor ranges from savory to sweet, depending on ripeness. Green (unripe) plantains are savory, while yellow/black (ripe) plantains will be quite sweet.

Are plantains good in smoothies?

Plantains are an excellent source of potassium, magnesium, and vitamins B₆ and C. Sometimes, my family and I enjoy them in smoothies because they create really lovely creamy drinks. For days when you are really hungry, these smoothies have a heavier creaminess than regular bananas.