BHA & BHT Free Plantain Hash Browns

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(20)

Green plantains bring a naturally starchy, slightly savory base to these crispy patties — think classic hash browns but with a heartier bite and a golden crust that genuinely crunches when you break into it. Turmeric and ginger give each patty a warm, aromatic depth that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while they sizzle. The key move here is wringing out every last drop of moisture from the grated plantain mixture before forming the patties — skip that step and you lose the crisp; nail it and you get a deep golden crust on both sides every single time. Coconut oil does the heavy lifting in the pan, adding a subtle richness while keeping everything completely free of the synthetic preservatives that sneak into so many processed cooking fats and packaged breakfast foods. Every ingredient in this recipe is whole and straightforward — fresh plantains, onion, garlic, a couple of spices, and sea salt — so there's no label-reading anxiety, just real food. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole plate and makes these look as good as they taste. Whether you're serving them alongside eggs or eating them straight from the skillet, these patties are the kind of breakfast upgrade that's hard to go back from.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 large green plantains (about 1 ½ lb total), peeled
½ small yellow onion, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
¾ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
3 tbsp coconut oil, divided

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Trim the ends off the plantains and score the skin lengthwise with a knife. Peel away the skin — green plantains can be stiff, so use your fingers to pry the skin off in sections.
2
Grate the plantains on the large holes of a box grater (or use the shredding disc of a food processor) into a large bowl. Add the grated onion, minced garlic, turmeric, ginger, and salt, and toss until evenly combined.

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