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Baked plantain fries
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Baked Plantain Fries

These crunchy, golden baked plantain fries are a great option to potato fries. Spicing them very lightly with turmeric and ground black pepper allows their natural deliciousness to shine through. You can also make these fat-free.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 34kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 green or raw plantains , peeled and cut into sticks, like fries*
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or pink salt
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral oil (To make these fat-free, toss with 2 tablespoon vegetable stock instead of oil. Your fries won't be as golden but will be delicious).

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place the plantain fries in a large bowl. Toss with the remaining ingredients.
  • Place the fries on a baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, turning the chips over once halfway through baking.
  • Remove and serve hot. I serve these with some of my magic cheesy sauce and a sprinkling of chopped coriander leaves.

Notes

*To prep the plantains, cut off both ends with a paring knife, then cut the plantains into three pieces. Run the paring knife once down the length of piece, making a cut deep enough to go through the skin but not the flesh. Grab a corner of the plantain skin with your fingers, and peel.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg