GUTEKA IFIRITI IDASANZWE Y'IGITOKI IRYOSHYE // IYI FIRITI URAYIRYA UKIRYA IMINWA,N'UDAKUNDA IGITOKI

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

Peel the green plantains and slice them into thick pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until hot.

Add the sliced plantains to the skillet in a single layer.

Fry the plantains until golden brown on both sides.

Remove the plantains from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with lime juice.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

Mix in chopped coriander and pepper, cooking for another minute.

Serve the fried plantains warm with the sautéed mixture on top.

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