Chiquita Plantains

Bring an exotic feel to your next theme-night family dinner

with the healthy, easy-to-prepare Chiquita Plantain!

Delicious plantains have long been a traditional staple food in many tropical cultures. They're perfect to
use at any stage of ripeness as a main or side dish, snack, or dessert. Learn how to make exciting new
plantain recipes, and take your family on a mini-vacation to paradise!

Green Plantains

"I'm starchy like a potato!"

Best fried or boiled in savory recipes like Chiquita Plantain and Shrimp Hash

Tostones with Chiquita Plantains Recipe This healthy appetizer uses green Chiquita plantains as a base for ceviche, avocado salad or your choice of toppings. It's perfect for a summertime gathering. Snack • Quick & Easy • Appetizer	Chiquita Plantain Arañitas Recipe These crispy Chiquita plantain clusters are called "little spiders" or "arañitas" because of their spidery shape. They're delicious served plain, with dipping sauce or spicy guacamole. Appetizer
Chiquita Plantain Mofongo with Bacon Recipe This recipe takes a lighter approach to traditional mofongo by boiling plantains in flavorful broth and topping with low-sodium bacon. Appetizer	Chiquita Plantain and Shrimp Hash Recipe Traditional hash takes a fun vacation with Chiquita® Plantains and tasty shrimp. Breakfast • Main Dish

Yellow Plantains

"I'm slightly sweeter and softer!"

Best when grilled or baked in savory or savory-sweet recipes like Chiquita Plantains and Skirt Steak Tacos

Ripe Grilled Plantains Recipe Grill this fast, easy sweet plantain party appetizer and serve with rum-based cocktails or sweet iced tea. This recipe is great for any summer BBQ. Quick & Easy • Appetizer	Chiquita Plantains and Skirt Steak Tacos with Peppered Pineapple Slaw Recipe Creamy, savory, sweet, tangy and zesty... these tacos tickle the taste buds! Main Dish
Grilled Miso-Marinated Ahi and Chiquita® Plantains Recipe This delicious dish combines a unique blend of Pacific-inspired flavors with savory plantains for an island-style dinner that's sure to please the whole family. Main Dish	Chiquita Plantains & Spicy Jerk Chicken Recipe Savory, spicy jerk chicken is the perfect complement to sweet Chiquita plantains in this delicious grilled dish. Make your own jerk seasoning or save time by purchasing from any well-stocked grocery store. Main Dish

Black Plantains

"I'm sweetest on the inside!"

Best used for baked sweet dishes or desserts like Chiquita Plantain Tarts

Chiquita Plantain Tarts Recipe These Jamaican-style tarts are like small turnovers with a flaky crust and sweet, delicious Chiquita plantain filling. Snack • Dessert	Chiquita Baked Sweet Plantains Recipe Sugar and spice and everything nice – like baked Chiquita Baked Sweet Plantains for dessert! Dessert
Chiquita Plantain and Black Bean Pies Recipe Black beans and cotija cheese make a tasty filling for these individual vegetarian Chiquita® Plantain pies. Snack • Appetizer