Fried Plantains (Tostones) Burger - La Cooquette

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with lower fat.

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini can be a lower-calorie alternative, while potatoes are often more affordable.

Peel and slice the green plantains into thick pieces.

Soak chopped garlic in water to create garlic water.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the plantains and drain on paper towels.

In a bowl, mix ground beef with cumin, coriander, Worcestershire sauce, chopped garlic, chipotle pepper, and beaten egg.

Form the beef mixture into small patties.

Cook the patties in the skillet until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Prepare guacamole by mashing avocado with lemon juice, garlic powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper.

Caramelize sliced onion in the skillet until golden brown.

Assemble the sliders by placing a beef patty on a fried plantain slice, topping with guacamole, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, and cheese.

Drizzle with ketchup before adding the top plantain slice.

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