Plantains generally cause a stable rise in blood sugar due to their fiber and resistant starch. However, their ripeness and how they’re cooked can change that.

Plantain porridge is a classic Nigerian dish that warms the soul and brings a smile to any face. It’s perfect for a cosy night in or a hearty family dinner. This dish combines the sweet, rich flavours ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plantains hung up in a market. - Pernandi Imanuddin/Shutterstock "If the plantains are fully ripened, I recommend deep frying them ...

Google is not your friend when searching for "authentic" plantain recipes and reliable information. But your retired Spanish-teacher mom and Colombian exchange sister definitely rank at the top of the ...

Plantain is a magnificent tropical fruit and a staple ingredient in West African cuisine. It’s often associated with the banana, the main difference being it contains more starch and fewer sugars.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you've ever walked past the plantains in the supermarket and said: "I love to eat these, but I don't know how to cook them," you're in the right place. The owner of Amy's ...

In search of a lighter and healthy breakfast idea? Plantain frittata is the ultimate plantain and egg breakfast recipe you should try. It is different, easy to prepare and of course very delicious.

If your local supermarket is anything like mine, there’s a huge display of bananas. And right next to it, there’s a much smaller shelf devoted to plantains. It’s very easy to be in the fruit mind-set, ...