Paleo Cilantro-Lime Plantain Tostones

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.8

(15)

Crispy, golden, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, these double-fried plantain rounds are the kind of snack that disappears from the plate before you can even sit down. The two-fry method — first to cook through, then to crisp after smashing — is the secret to that satisfying crunch that makes tostones so irresistible. Coconut oil does all the heavy lifting in the pan, lending a subtle richness that pairs beautifully with the zesty cilantro-lime drizzle spooned over the top. That drizzle is genuinely special: fresh cilantro, real lime juice, grated garlic, and a warm undercurrent of turmeric and ginger whisked together with olive oil into something you'll want to put on everything. Green plantains are naturally grain-free and starch-forward, making them a perfect fit for anyone eating ancestrally without sacrificing the comfort of a good fried bite. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no label-reading required — just real food cooked simply and well. Serve them immediately while the edges are still crackling for the full effect.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the tostones

2 large green plantains
½ cup coconut oil, plus more as needed
¾ tsp fine sea salt, divided

For the cilantro-lime drizzle

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely grated
¼ tsp ground turmeric
⅛ tsp ground ginger

For serving

lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Whisk together the cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, grated garlic, turmeric, and ginger in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
2
Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and a plantain round sizzles immediately on contact.

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