Spicy Guacamole Plantain Cups

January 4, 2018 by Tiffany 110 Comments

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This recipe post was sponsored by Avocados From Mexico in partnership with the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Give your parties a Latin twist and enjoy crispy Plantain Cups filled with spicy guacamole. Perfect as finger appetizers to any party or celebration

Spicy Guacamole Plantain Cups

Now that the Holidays are over and everything is going back to normal, I look forward to the next big celebration. Here in America is the big Football game with those great commercials and artist performances.

I am a fan of the awesome finger food and getting together with friends. As for the game, I prefer soccer (aka Football).

We usually invite friends over, the girls chat, and the kids play, while the men enthusiastically scream at the TV screen hoping the players will hear their suggestions.

While all those things are happening, we come together to eat delicious finger food. This year, I added a bit of Latin flair by making these yummy plantain cups filled with spicy guacamole.

The cups are hot and crispy while the guacamole is chilled and smooth. The French usually call this combination of temperatures “choix froid” (try saying that while eating spicy guacamole) 😉

To add spiciness to my guacamole, I used my favorite 2 flavor weapons: freshly diced jalapeños, and a few dashes of TABASCO® Sauce. Not only do they impart heat, but the flavor is out of this world.

When my husband and I first got married, he would always ask me for TABASCO® Sauce right after I served his food. I was offended thinking that my seasonings and flavors weren’t enough for his palate.

One day he asked me to try his food after adding a few dashes of TABASCO® Sauce. Right then and there I understood exactly what he meant. Not only does the sauce impart heat, but it also enhances the other flavors of the dish.

Now I don’t wait for him to ask me for the bottle, it’s always right by our side during mealtime.

Here are a few fun facts:

TABASCO® Sauce ingredients are marinated for three years in wood barrels before the sauce is bottled

TABASCO® is made with 3 simple ingredients: tabasco peppers, a small amount of salt, and a high-quality vinegar

As for my guacamole, it’s made with Haas Avocados From Mexico. Very different from the avocados they had in Venezuela, which were big, green, and bland.

My recipe is versatile, you can mix and match ingredients to suit your tastes. The only mandatory ingredients are Avocados From Mexico, cilantro, lime juice, and of course, 2-3 dashes of TABASCO® Sauce.

Need more recipe ideas for the big game? Check out my fellow blogger’s suggestions:

Arlene’s yummy Chunky Mango Guacamole

Shasta’s Keto Pepper Avocado Fries – oh my!

Randi’s Tex-Mex Totchos made with tater tots. I’m in heaven!

Laura’s fusion Guacamole Bruschetta

I hope you can try this delicious Spicy Guacamole Plantain Cups at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Spicy Guacamole Plantain Cups

Give your parties a latin twist and enjoy crispy Plantain Cups filled with spicy guacamole. Perfect as finger appetizers to any party of celebration

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Latin

Servings: cups

Calories: 124kcal

Author: Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Plantain Cups

3 Green Plantains (unripe)
1 cup Vegetable Oil
Salt + Pepper to taste

For Spicy Guacamole

3 Avocados from Mexico ripe
2 Tomatoes chopped
2 tablespoons Cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Jalapeno seeded and diced
2-3 dashes TABASCO® Sauce or more if you'd like

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Instructions

For Plantain Cups

Heat the oil in a deep saucepan until it reached 350 degrees F.
Make 1-2 vertical slits on the plantain to peel it easily
Slice it into 1 inch chunks
Deep fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat and place over paper towels to drain the excess oil
Place the chunks one at a time in a citrus squeezer and squeeze to make the "cup" shape. Alternately, you can also place them in a mini muffin tins and use the handle of a wide wooden spoon to make the indentations in the middle
Refry the cups again for 3-4 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels and fill

For Spicy Guacamole

Mash the Avocados using a fork. Add salt, pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapenos. Mix until combined
Add the 1 tablespoon of lime juice and mix. If needed, add more lime juice
Finish the guacamole by added the TABASCO® Sauce