Plantains are a starchy, versatile fruit best enjoyed cooked. They’re rich in vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and carbohydrates, which support immunity, blood pressure, digestion, and blood sugar.

If you see a plantain in your kitchen, what’s on the menu? Plantain fufu, pasteles, rellenitos de plátano, tostones, mole de plátano, mofongo are just a few of the dishes that come to mind. So many ...