Avocado Lime Dip with Plantain Chips Recipe
This Avocado Lime Dip with Plantain Chips is a delightful appetizer or snack that combines creamy avocado with zesty lime flavors, served alongside crispy homemade plantain chips. Perfect for gatherings or a flavorful treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Avocado Lime Dip:
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Plantain Chips:
- 2 green plantains, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare plantain chips: Toss the thinly sliced plantains with olive oil and smoked paprika, then arrange on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp.
- Make the dip: Mash avocados in a bowl, then stir in lime juice, garlic, red onion, cilantro, salt, and cumin until smooth.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning in the dip and serve with the warm plantain chips.
Notes
- You can fry the plantain chips for extra crispiness.
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or diced jalapeño to the dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
