How to Make Fried Plantain-Egg | Fried plantain & Fried Egg Recipe • Egg fried Plantain

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese offers a similar texture at a lower cost.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Ketchup is a more affordable condiment option.

Peel and slice the ripe plantains into thick diagonal pieces.

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

Add the plantain slices and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook to your desired doneness, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

While the eggs are cooking, mash the fried plantains slightly with a fork to flatten them.

Return the flattened plantains to the skillet and fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until crispy.

Serve the fried plantains topped with the cooked eggs.

Garnish with chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Add hot sauce or salsa if desired.

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