Green Plantain Chips

Sometimes you just need a chip to dip — in Guacamole, Salsa, White Bean Dip. Or just to eat as is - a nice crunchy snack. Green plantains offer many health benefits. Good for gut health, regulates blood pressure and can improve and regulate your heart rate. They also offer fiber, beta-carotene, calcium and Vitamin C. So crunch away!

Ingredients:

• 6-8 unripe green plantains

• coconut oil

• sea salt

Instructions:

1. Peel plantains and slice very thin lengthwise with a mandolin slicer (you can also slice into thin coin shapes if you prefer)

2. In a deep fryer or Dutch oven, heat about 3-4" of coconut oil (oil should not go further than halfway up your pot)

3. Heat the oil to 350 degrees or until the oil sizzles when you drop in a slice of plantain

4. Gently add about 8-10 slices at a time in the oil

5. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until your plantain slices are golden brown

6. Remove with a slotted spoon or frying basket and drain on a paper towel

7. Sprinkle sea salt on the plantains while they're hot

8. Repeat until you've fried all your plantains

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