Paleo Fried Plantains with Cheese
Experience the ultimate fusion of crispy, golden plantains and velvety, dairy-free "cheese" with this Paleo Fried Plantains with Cheese recipe! Perfectly ripe plantains are pan-fried in coconut oil until caramelized and tender, then topped with a rich, creamy sauce made from nutritional yeast, almond milk, and tapioca flour, infused with a medley of savory spices like garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. This quick and easy side dish or snack is entirely gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly, making it a delicious choice for any clean-eating lifestyle. With only 25 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is a satisfying and flavorful hit you’ll come back to time and time again. Serve it hot and enjoy a guilt-free comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe plantains
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon coconut flour
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Peel the plantains and slice each one into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the plantain slices in a single layer. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the fried plantains from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
In a small bowl, combine nutritional yeast, almond milk, tapioca flour, sea salt, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until well mixed to create a cheese sauce.
Return the plantain slices to the skillet over low heat and pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the plantains.
Serve hot as a side dish or snack, enjoying the creamy, dairy-free cheese on top of perfectly fried plantains.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2460 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
