These new Whole30 recipes make it easy to stick to your diet plan and still have a social life - New

jicama

🥗Healthier: cucumber

💰Cheaper: carrots

Cucumber adds crunch with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive but still effective for frying.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Peel and slice the plantains diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Brush the plantain slices with olive oil on both sides.

Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.

While the plantains bake, prepare the topping.

Dice the avocado and jicama into small cubes.

In a bowl, combine the avocado, jicama, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and diced red onion.

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste.

Once the plantains are done, remove them from the oven and let cool slightly.

Top each plantain slice with a generous spoonful of the avocado-jicama mixture.

Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

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