Tostones de Plátano con Aji
Crispy fried plantain slices served with a spicy garlic-habanero dipping sauce. This Caribbean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs green plantains, olive oil, habanero peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 2 medium green plantains
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 habanero peppers
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel plantains and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Fry in hot oil (350°F) for 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels, then flatten each piece with a fork to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Step 2: Return flattened plantains to the oil and fry for 2 more minutes until crispy and golden. Drain again and sprinkle with salt.
- Step 3: Blend habanero, 2 minced garlic cloves, lime juice, and 1/4 cup cilantro in a food processor until smooth.
- Step 4: Stir sour cream into the sauce until fully incorporated. Add salt to taste.
- Step 5: Serve tostones immediately with the aji sauce on the side for dipping.
