How to Make Tigrillo

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Zucchini maintains a similar texture while reducing carbs.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative for binding.

Peel and slice green plantains into chunks.

Boil plantains in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain plantains and let them cool slightly.

Mash the plantains in a large bowl until smooth.

Mix in cheese, beaten eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped coriander until well combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Form the plantain mixture into patties.

Fry the patties in the skillet until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove patties and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with slices of avocado and tomato.

Cooking Techniques

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