Boiled Plantains Recipe

Boiled Plantains Recipe

35 min
2 servings

This Costa Rican style boiled green plantain recipe is super simple and packs flavor, vitamins and minerals into almost any dish. Super simple to make and delicious too!

Ingredients

  • 2-3 large green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1 and 1/2" in rounds
  • Large pot
  • 6-8 cups of water
  • 2-3 tsp salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel and slice plantains into 1" rounds.

  2. 2

    Place water, salt and plantains in a stockpot.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil over high heat.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium-high and cook in boiling water, covered until tender.

  5. 5

    Let the plantains cook about 25-30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and serve as desired.