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 [1]. 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.
Plain Mangú
Get the recipe: mangú [2]
Dominican Mangú
Get the recipe: Dominican mangú [3]
Mofongo
Get the recipes: mofongo [4]
Puerto Rican Mofongo Relleno
Get the recipe: mofongo relleno [5]
Breakfast Plantains With Cinnamon
Get the recipe: breakfast plantains with cinnamon [6]
Coconut Plantain "Rice" Pudding
Get the recipe: coconut plantain "rice" pudding [7]
Plantain Latkes With Avocado Crema
Get the recipe: plantain latkes with avocado crema [8]
Caramelized Mashed Plantains
Get the recipe: caramelized mashed plantains [9]
Three Cheese Plantain Casserole
Get the recipe: three cheese plantain casserole [10]
Majado de Verde
Get the recipe: majado de verde [11]