Plantain Croutons
Grain and gluten free alternative to croutons. Perfect in salads, a hash or as a side dish.
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Chef knife
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- 1 Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 green plantain peeled and diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp coconut oil melted
- 3-4 TBSP coconut oil for frying
Instructions
- Add plantain, salt, garlic and onion powder, 1 tsp melted coconut oil to a bowl and mix to combine.
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Once heated, add remaining coconut oil.
- Once oil is heated, add in seasoned plantain in a flat layer and fry, stirring occasionally.
- When golden (7-10 minutes) remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Serve as desired or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Green plantains work best but if it has some yellow that’s ok. ⠀
Feel free to leave the seasoning out and 1 tsp oil to make it plain. ⠀
You can also add herbs halfway through cooking.⠀
Plantains shrink a bit while cooking. Keep that in mind when prepping your plantain.
This recipe can be doubled and tripled.
If cooking stovetop, do not leave unattended. Not even for a minute or you may miss your plantains and they burn.
You can enjoy as a snack or side dish.
Feel free to leave the seasoning out and 1 tsp oil to make it plain. ⠀
You can also add herbs halfway through cooking.⠀
Plantains shrink a bit while cooking. Keep that in mind when prepping your plantain.
This recipe can be doubled and tripled.
If cooking stovetop, do not leave unattended. Not even for a minute or you may miss your plantains and they burn.
You can enjoy as a snack or side dish.