While bananas and plantains have their differences, one thing remains the same: as they ripen they both turn from green to yellow (and eventually brown and black) and become sweeter. You may already ...

You’re daydreaming about whipping up your famous banana bread while grocery shopping. You make a beeline to the produce section and pick up what looks like the thickest, biggest banana you’ve ever ...

Her's how you can easily make Boli (roasted plantain), one of Nigeria's favourite street snacks. Made with semi ripe plantain in most cases and consumed with groundnut or pepper sauce, Boli can either ...

Every starch has its secrets. Here’s what makes plantains so exceptional. By Yewande Komolafe Starches — legumes, tubers, grains, to name a few — are a motley bunch. But one thing they share is how ...

If you’re looking to eat more gut-healthy foods or potassium-rich foods, which is better for you, plantains vs. bananas? Even though they are similar in look and texture, plantains are not as sweet as ...

Plantains are a starchy tropical fruit that look like bananas but are bigger. They're green when unripe but turn yellow, then dark, as they ripen. They're a mainstay in African, Caribbean, and Latino ...