We can never have too many healthy dessert recipes on hand and this delicious vegan recipe for Plantains in Coconut Milk comes together quickly to deliver amazing flavor. A plantain is a type of banana with lower sugar content that is popular in African, Caribbean and Asian cuisine. In their unripened state they are green in color with a slightly starchier texture, while fully ripe plantains are bright yellow with black spots and a banana-like flavor, though less sweet. Unlike bananas that can be eaten raw, plantains must be either fried or boiled before eating. Most people prefer to eat them when they are ripe since they are sweeter and can be used for both savory and sweet recipes.Our Zanzibar Zest spice blend transforms this humble recipe into an earthy-sweet and elegant dessert. Inspired by the ancient spice markets and alleys in Stonestown, Zanzibar where the smell of warm spices and freshly brewed coffee waft to tickle your senses. We take ripe plantains and shallow fry them until golden brown and beautifully caramelized. The plantain slices are then simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, complemented by fragrant notes of cardamom, ginger, cloves and cinnamon and sweetened with brown sugar. Enjoy this recipe by itself or pair it with our Zanzibar Spiced Coffee recipe. It can also be a sweet finish after enjoying a bowl of our Zanzibar Pilau recipe on the website.