Plantain Nachos

Name: Plantain Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 2 to 4
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; jalapeño slices; 1 pound ground beef; ¾ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; chopped tomato; 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); ½ medium onion, minced (about ½ cup); shredded lettuce; minced scallions; 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted; 2 teaspoons coconut oil; diced avocado; 2 green plantains; ½ cup chicken broth

Crispy, Salty, Spicy, Sloppy

Preparation info

Serves
2 to 4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

Well Fed 2

By Melissa Joulwan

Published 2013

About

Tacos versus nachos. It’s a timeless rivalry with no clear winner. I think we can all agree that a basket of crispy things, ready to be smothered in tender, spicy meat and fresh toppings can perk up the most mundane Monday or woeful Wednesday. So why choose? This recipe combines the best of tacos and nachos, while ditching the soy, sugar, and grains hidden in most commercial taco seasonings. It’s impossible to argue and stuff chips into your mouth at the same time, so let’s just declare a p