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Published June 10, 2014. By Alyssa Brantley 10 Comments

Plantain Chips with Chorizo, Guacamole and Pickled Jalapeños

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This plantain chip appetizer is made with plantain chips, chorizo, guacamole and pickled jalapenos. A perfect little bite for any party or special occasion!

When it comes to recipe creation, I never tire of thinking about or dreaming up new appetizers. I love small bites that pack a big punch and these Plantain Chips with Chorizo, Guacamole and Pickled Jalapeños are no exception.

I first made these for a Cinco de Mayo party we attended last month and made them again just last week for a Memorial Day party. While they look fancy and like they take a lot of time, the truth is most of the components are or can be made in advance.

Start with the plantain chips, you are certainly welcome to make them homemade but I prefer to buy this brand. They are $1.99 a bag at my local Whole Foods Market and you only need two bags for a lot of these bites.

The pickled jalapeños need to be made in advance (or you could buy them if you can find a clean-ingredient brand!) and you can make the guacamole the day before.

That leaves the chorizo. You need to make the chorizo right before you want to assemble these so that it is warm but that only takes about 15 minutes.

All in all, you are looking at a pretty easy appetizer to make that will not only impress your friends eyes but their taste-buds!

Plantain Chips with Chorizo, Guacamole and Pickled Jalapeños from www.EverydayMaven.com

NOTES:

  • You can assemble these about 20 to 30 minutes before you plan on serving but I don’t recommend much longer than that as you don’t want the guacamole to oxidize and turn brown (it’s safe to eat but not as attractive to look at!).
  • The plantain chips will start to lose their crunch after about 2 hours.

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Plantain Chips with Chorizo, Guacamole and Pickled Jalapeños
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
 

This plantain chip appetizer is made with plantain chips, chorizo, guacamole and pickled jalapenos. A perfect little bite for any party or special occasion!

Course: Party Food
Cuisine: Latin
Keyword: easy paleo party food, gluten-free appetizers, how to use up plantain chips, plantain chip recipes
Servings: 64 pieces
Calories: 227 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
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Ingredients
  • 64 plantain chips
  • 4 links smoked chorizo sausage cut into 64 slices (16 per link), sautéed, and drained of excess fat
  • 64 pickled jalapenos
  • 1 batch guacamole
Instructions
  1. Begin by placing 64 plantain chips on a flat serving platter. Set aside.

  2. Both your guacamole and pickled jalapenos should be done. I recommend counting out 64 pickled jalapenos and allowing them to drain in a small colander so they don't add excess liquid to your appetizer bites.
  3. Slice chorizo into 64 slices. I used Wellshire Brand which comes smoked and is easy to slice. There are 4 links in the package and I cut each one into 16 slices but cutting each link in half, then each half in half and so on to ensure evenly sized slices. If you purchase a chorizo that is raw, you will need to cook it first to make it easy to slice. I then recommend browning the individual slices. I used 2 non-stick frying pans to simultaneously cook brown the chorizo slices in a single layer. I turned them 1x and the total cooking time was about 8 minutes or 4 minutes per side.

  4. Once done, remove chorizo slices to a plate lined with paper towels and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
To Assemble:
  1. Place a cooked chorizo slice on each plantain chip. Top with a pickled jalapenño and a squirt of guacamole. I used a 

Nutrition Facts
Plantain Chips with Chorizo, Guacamole and Pickled Jalapeños
Amount Per Serving (2 pieces)
Calories 227 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 30mg1%
Potassium 901mg26%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 2017IU40%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Party Food, Whole30

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Comments

  1. Shilpa says

    May 9, 2017 at 12:37 am

    this is AWESOME!!! yummy. I can’t wait to try this! Pinned! so healthy!!

    Reply
  2. Roshani Khanna says

    September 20, 2016 at 5:37 am

    Just love these kind of recipes – simple, light, fast and delicious. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks! : )

    Reply
  3. Kim says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:36 am

    These look DELICIOUS! Do the pickled jalepeno’s have a lot of heat? I’ve never tried them before

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 16, 2014 at 9:07 pm

      Hi Kim! The longer you let them “marinate”, the less spicy they are. Also, if you want the jalapenos to be mild, I advise removing all of the seeds before brining them.

      Reply
  4. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says

    June 14, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    So simple and unique! My husband is drooling on the couch next to me now:)

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 16, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      If you make them, come back and let me know what you think!

      Reply
  5. [email protected] Riffs says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I can never resist chorizo — so much flavor packed into such a little bundle! This is such a wonderful dish — fun to eat and loads of flavor. And pretty easy to make. Score! 😉 Thanks.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 12, 2014 at 9:56 am

      Me too – I especially love chorizo and eggs!

      Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 12, 2014 at 9:56 am

      Me too – I especially love chorizo and eggs!

      Reply

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