Diabetes-friendly snack

Spicy Plantain Chips

Name: Spicy Plantain Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: west african
Ingredients: 2 ripe plantains (peeled and thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoons salt

Crispy and spicy plantain chips perfect for a quick snack.

Prep 10 minCook 20 minServes 4

Nutrition per serving

28g

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Fat

150

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

2 ripe plantains (peeled and thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
½ teaspoons salt

Method

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Toss plantain slices with olive oil, cayenne, and salt.
3
Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy, turning halfway.

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