CARIBBEAN FOOD IDEA | TOSTONES SLIDERS (FRIED PLANTAINS) made VEGAN

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Ground turkey is leaner, while black beans provide a vegetarian option.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

Start by making a cilantro sauce using vegan crema, lime, cilantro, jalapeno, and green onion.

Slice the green plantains, ensuring they are no smaller than 1 inch thick for proper smashing.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat for frying the plantains.

Fry the plantain slices for about 2 minutes on each side until they soften and get some color.

Remove the plantains from the oil and use the bottom of a glass or a plate to smash them.

Return the smashed plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, making sure to pat out the oil afterwards.

Pan-fry the masala veggie burger patties until golden brown and keep warm on low temperature.

Assemble the sliders by placing the masala patty on a crispy tostone.

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