Baked Plantain Chips With Avocado Salsa
Baked Plantain Chips with Avocado Salsa is a popular snack in Sierra Leone, known for its delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. This recipe offers a healthier twist by baking the plantain chips instead of frying them, and pairing them with a refreshing avocado salsa.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the plantains and slice them into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, toss the plantain slices with olive oil and salt.
- Arrange the plantain slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While the plantains are baking, prepare the avocado salsa by combining diced avocados, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once the plantain chips are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the baked plantain chips with the avocado salsa and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Baking
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 7g
- Protein
- 2g
Supplies
Baking sheet Bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Baked Plantain Chips with Avocado Salsa as a tasty appetizer or snack for a gathering with friends and family.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the plantain chips before baking.
Cost
$8