Recipes Using Mashed Plantains

10 Recipes Using Mashed Plantains — and, Yes, Mangú Is 1 of Them

July 17, 2017 by Emilia Benton

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If you've ever found yourself feeling guilty about enjoying the comfort of plantains, never do that again. The fruit is not only versatile (you can fry it or bake it, make it savory or sweet) but also packs on the health benefits. The easiest and oftentimes healthiest way to enjoy its unique taste? By mashing it. Straight ahead, find 10 recipes (from Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and more) that use plátanos machacados as the main ingredient.