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

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.

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Plain Mangú
Dominican Cooking

Plain Mangú

Get the recipe: mangú

02
Dominican Mangú
Karma Free Cooking

Dominican Mangú

Get the recipe: Dominican mangú

03
Mofongo
Hungry Food Love

Mofongo

Get the recipes: mofongo

04
Puerto Rican Mofongo Relleno
The Curious Coconut

Puerto Rican Mofongo Relleno

Get the recipe: mofongo relleno

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Breakfast Plantains With Cinnamon
Paleo Porn

Breakfast Plantains With Cinnamon

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Coconut Plantain "Rice" Pudding
Inspiralized

Coconut Plantain "Rice" Pudding

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Caramelized Mashed Plantains
paleOMG

Caramelized Mashed Plantains

09
Three Cheese Plantain Casserole
Cooking with Books

Three Cheese Plantain Casserole

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Majado de Verde
Laylita's Recipes

Majado de Verde

Get the recipe: majado de verde