Pan-Fried Green Plantains with Garlic-Lime Sauce

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Sliced green plantains fried to golden perfection and drizzled with a zesty garlic-lime sauce, a popular Guatemalan street food snack. This Latin American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns green plantains, vegetable oil, fresh garlic cloves, minced into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel 3 medium green plantains by cutting off both ends and slicing lengthwise, then removing the thick skin with a knife. Slice into 1/4-inch thick diagonal pieces.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 350°F if using a thermometer.
  3. Step 3: Fry the plantain slices in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy on the edges. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin until combined.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the garlic-lime sauce over the warm fried plantains just before serving, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

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