Comments on: How to Spiralize a Plantain & Plantain “Rice” and Beans

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 20:52:13 +0000

In reply to Alissandra Maffucci. I wonder if after spiralizing, they could be lightly oiled and steamed in a bamboo steamer or if they would still fall apart!!! My next project!!!!

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:59:43 +0000

Made this last night and brought it to work today for lunch. It reheated well. Love the flavors and the texture of this dish. I had some trouble spiralizing the plantains, but I think that’s because they weren’t green enough.

By: Jared

Jared — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:19:30 +0000

Do you think you could spiralize/process the plantain and freeze? I wonder if doing this will negatively effect the consistency. I’ve frozen bananas many times but I generally blend those afterwards so texture isn’t an issue then. I’d love to make a large batch up at the beginning of the month and freeze in dinner sized portions to help save time.

By: Vessel of God

Vessel of God — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 15:09:59 +0000

What an amazing recipe – thanks

By: elizabeth boeck

elizabeth boeck — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 17:10:25 +0000

Have you tried grating the plantain with the cheese grater attachment on a food processor? I wonder if it would produce rice grains without the step of spiralizing… Hmmm I might have to experiment. I LOVE rice and beans Caribbean style, and I love plantains, can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you!!

By: Alissandra Maffucci

Alissandra Maffucci — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:01:43 +0000

In reply to Michelle Deans. Michelle - you can try to dice up the plantain and put it in a food processor, it will get a similar texture! However, what are you waiting for???? Get a spiralizer!

By: Michelle Deans

Michelle Deans — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:21:46 +0000

I would like to do this recipe but I do not have a spiralizer. Is there another way to turn plantains into a rice like texture?

By: Alissandra Maffucci

Alissandra Maffucci — Tue, 27 May 2014 12:50:11 +0000

In reply to Aimee. Carrots would be delicious!

By: Aimee

Aimee — Tue, 27 May 2014 01:41:41 +0000

I made this 2 weeks ago, and I thought it was good. I made it again tonight, but used carrots instead of plantains, and I liked it even more!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:01:25 +0000

I have a confession!!! Lol I tried this recipe today.. And I only had ripe (not the green ones) they don’t spiralize at all (epic fail on my part!) however it came out pretty tasty! Just not “rice like” 😉 note to self try green plantains! 🙂

By: Alissandra Maffucci

Alissandra Maffucci — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:48:10 +0000

In reply to Heide M.. Aw, thank you! Glad you like the recipe.

By: Heide M.

Heide M. — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:56:23 +0000

Thanks for posting this.

By: Alissandra Maffucci

Alissandra Maffucci — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 21:33:23 +0000

In reply to Erin C. Thank you so much for the kind note! Rice pudding, I have that on my list!

By: Alissandra Maffucci

Alissandra Maffucci — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 21:32:49 +0000

In reply to Carley. They're difficult to have as noodles, but the noodles work well when fried as plaintain fries! :)

By: Carley

Carley — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:19:24 +0000

This is awesome!!!! Is there a way, you think, to make plantain spaghetti noodles??? or something for a mac and cheese??

By: Erin C

Erin C — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:29:23 +0000

OMG – this looks like the most absolute perfect way to make a Paleo rice pudding (cauliflower was a spectacular fail)! I love that you’re such a genius with this handy gadget.