"Plantain (green, raw)" CPFC per 100 g. Calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates

Plantain (vegetable banana) — this is a variety of bananas that differs from dessert bananas by having firmer, starchier flesh, and a greener skin. Plantains are also known as platano, platano-fruta; these bananas have a higher starch content, making them more suitable for preparing a variety of dishes.

Plantains are often used in Central and South American, African and Asian cuisines. They can be fried, grilled, baked, boiled or stewed. They can also be used in soups, salads, sides and other dishes.

Plantains are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. They contain B vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron and other beneficial substances.

However, note that plantains may contain lectins, which can cause digestive issues for some people. Therefore it's important to choose ripe plantains and cook them properly to reduce lectins.

Here are some tips for selecting and preparing plantains:

• Choose plantains with smooth and undamaged skin. Avoid plantains with spots, dents or other damage.
• Store plantains at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate, as this can lead to darkening and loss of flavor.
• To prepare plantains, you should first peel them. Then they can be fried, baked, boiled or grilled.

Here are a few plantain recipes:

1. Fried plantains with egg and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 2 plantains
• 1 egg
• 50 g cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into rounds about 1 cm thick.

2. Heat a pan with a small amount of oil and fry the plantains on both sides until golden.

3. In a separate pan, beat the egg and pour it over the plantains.

4. Sprinkle the plantains with cheese and cover the pan to melt the cheese.

5. Serve the plantains with egg and cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Plantains baked with cheese and ham.

Ingredients:

• 2 plantains
• 50 g ham
• 50 g cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped herbs for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into rounds about 1 cm thick.
2. Cut the ham and cheese into thin slices.
3. Place plantains on a baking sheet greased with oil.
4. Top with ham and cheese slices.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes.
6. Serve the plantains baked with cheese and ham, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste and garnished with herbs (optional).

This is just a few of the many recipes that can be made with plantains. You can experiment with different ingredients and create your own unique dishes.