Baked Plantain Chips with Guacamole

Ingredients

• 2 pieces green plantains
• 2 pieces avocado
• 1 piece lime
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 piece jalapeño (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Peel the green plantains and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick) using a sharp knife or a mandoline.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, toss the sliced plantains with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Spread the plantain slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.

5. 5

   While the plantains are baking, prepare the guacamole. In a medium bowl, mash the 2 avocados with a fork until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the juice of 1 lime, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 cup of chopped cilantro, and if desired, 1 finely chopped jalapeño. Mix until well combined.

7. 7

   Taste the guacamole and add additional salt or lime juice as needed.

8. 8

   Once the plantain chips are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.

9. 9

   Serve the crispy baked plantain chips warm with the guacamole on the side.