Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 Avocados, ripe
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 2 Plantains, green

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Lime juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper, fresh ground

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Sour cream

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 green plantains
• 1 tsp. Kosher salt
• vegetable oil for frying
• Avocado Cream Sauce:
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 garlic clove minced
• ½ tsp. Kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 1 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
• ¼ tsp. chili powder
• ¼ cup sour cream

Directions

• To make the avocado cream sauce: Dice avocados, place them in the food processor with all the ingredients. Process on high. The consistency should be creamy. Chill in the refrigerator.
• To make the tostones: Slice off about 1 off each end.
• Score down the length of the plantain with a paring knife. Do this in two separate spots.
• Cut 1 pieces. Fry in enough vegetable oil, to cover the pieces, until they begin to turn golden.
• Remove and drain on paper towel.
• Using the bottom of a glass press down, and sprinkle with salt. Fry again until golden brown.
• Serve immediately with the avocado cream sauce.