Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yellow bananas growing in bunches - Tim Graham/Getty Images If you've ever confused a plantain for a banana, you're not alone.

When you conjure up images of bananas and plantains in your mind's eye — or even have a look at a pair of photos, for that matter — they are clearly quite similar. Both are elongated fruits, often ...

If you're new to the world of plantains, we've got everything you need to know here. And if you're a tried and true plantain fan, stick around for some new recipe ideas. Experts believe plantains ...

Plantains look like bananas but are bigger, with a neutral flavor and starchy texture similar to a potato. They’re typically cooked, steamed, boiled, and fried, rather than eaten raw. The folklore ...

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