If you've ever confused a plantain for a banana, you're not alone. These two long, yellow fruits could be twins -- if one twin were a little bit bigger and starchier than the other. It's easy to ...

If you're new to the world of plantains, we've got everything you need to know here. And if you're a tried and true plantain fan, stick around for some new recipe ideas. Experts believe plantains ...

Curious about plantains, the banana look-alikes in grocery stores? Here's a guide to the differences between plantains vs. bananas, including the most delicious ways to eat both fruits. The post ...

Mallory Arnold was born and raised in Ohio but currently resides and writes from Nashville, Tennessee. She likes running marathons, testing out fun new recipes, and writing about the fascinating, the ...

Discover a delightful twist on classic burritos with my Bean Burritos with Boiled Plantain Bananas recipe. This mouthwatering dish features tender plantain bananas combined with flavorful refried ...

When you conjure up images of bananas and plantains in your mind's eye — or even have a look at a pair of photos, for that matter — they are clearly quite similar. Both are elongated fruits, often ...

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, ...

I hate letting food go to waste. It's one of the reasons I grocery shop frequently, only buying what I'll use right away, rather than purchasing food for a few weeks at a time. But no matter what I do ...

It's easy to confuse bananas with plantains at the grocery store. After all, plantains are a member of the banana family Musaceae. At first glance, it's clear that these two are family members.