Author Notes
Fried plantains with a vibrant chimichurri that's ultra velvety, huge in flavor, with a little kick. —Shea G.
Ingredients
- Tostones
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2
Plantains, peeled and sliced into rounds
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3 cups
Sunflower oil
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1 tablespoon
Coarse sea salt
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1 teaspoon
Black pepper
- Basil Avocado Chimichurri
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2 teaspoons
Freshly minced garlic
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2 cups
Packed, fresh basil leaves
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1 cup
Fresh parsley leaves (can substitute fresh mint)
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1
Ripe avocado
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1/4 cup
Olive oil
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1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon
Sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper
Directions
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Bring the oil over medium high heat and fry plantains about 1-2 minutes on each side; drain on paper towels.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Combine chimichurri ingredients in a food processor, cover and refrigerate until tostones are ready.
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