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

When plantains are green, its main content is starch. This resistant starch is difficult for the human body to digest and acts as a prebiotic fiber, feeding the beneficial bacteria in our gut.

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 ...

Make sure to use green plantain (rather than ripe plantain) for this vibrant salad, which is full of fresh fruit and vegetables coated in a zesty lime and ginger dressing. Each serving provides ...