Plantain Chips With Mango Salsa

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 1
Crispy Plantain Chips with Fresh Mango Salsa and Garlic Salt
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups diced mangoes ( about 2 medium , in 1/2 inch dice )
1 scallion , thinly sliced
1 serrano chili , minced
3 tablespoons red onions , minced
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 lime , juice of
vegetable oil , for frying
2 plantains
kosher salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
210
Sugar
18g
Fat
14g
Plantains are a staple ingredient in many Caribbean, Latin American, and African cuisines. In this recipe, we've turned plantains into crispy chips and paired them with a tangy and spicy mango salsa. Plantains are similar to bananas, but they are less sweet and more starchy. They are typically cooked, rather than eaten raw, and can be served as a side dish or used in savory and sweet dishes. This recipe is a perfect snack or party recipe, and it's a great way to introduce plantains to your diet if you haven't tried them before.

Instructions

1.Slice the plantains on a diagonal and place them into a bowl of cold water.
2.Heat up the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Once the oil is hot, fry the plantain slices in batches, for about 3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel.
4.In a mixing bowl, combine the diced mangoes, sliced scallion, minced serrano chili, minced red onion, and cilantro. Add in the garlic salt and lime juice, mix well.
5.Serve the crispy plantain chips warm with a side of fresh mango salsa.

PROS

The plantain chips are crispy and golden brown, with a light sweetness.

The fresh mango salsa is both tangy and sweet, with a hint of spice from the serrano chili.

This snack is vegan-friendly and gluten-free.

CONS

Frying the plantain chips in vegetable oil adds extra calories and fat to the snack.

Eating too much of this snack can raise your blood sugar levels, affecting your insulin sensitivity and leading to weight gain.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Plantains are high in fiber, vitamins A and C, and minerals such as potassium.
The fresh mango salsa packs a punch of anti-inflammatory nutrients and vitamins that support a healthy immune system.
The garlic salt in this recipe is rich in antioxidants that help to fight against cell damage and infection.

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