Vegetarian Jamon Jibaritos Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Jamon Jibaritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 2 green plantains, cut in half and then halved lengthwise; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; granulated garlic, for seasoning; 4 slices American cheese; 4 -8 slices vegetarian ham (or use vegetarian sausages); 1 beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced; 4 vibrant leaves iceberg lettuce; 1 cup mayonnaise; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, minced; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
2 green plantains, cut in half and then halved lengthwise
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
granulated garlic, for seasoning
4 slices American cheese
4 -8 slices vegetarian ham (or use vegetarian sausages)
1 beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced
4 vibrant leaves iceberg lettuce
1 cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. Fry 4 pieces of plantains until they float to the surface, about 2 minutes.
2
Drain on a paper towel and repeat with the remaining 4 pieces.
3
Using 2 wooden cutting boards or a heavy pan, flatten each piece of plantain.
4
Refry each piece of flattened plantain, in batches, until golden, about 4 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper and a little granulated garlic.
6
Set aside on a paper towel.
7
For the sandwich build: On the bottom of 4 fried plantains (or tostones), place a slice of American cheese, a quarter of the vegetarian ham or sausage, a quarter of the tomatoes and 1 lettuce leaf.
8
Spread the Garlic Mayo on the top tostones and close.
9
Cut in half on the bias.
10
Pick up gently but bite aggressively.
11
Garlic Mayo:
12
In a bowl, mix together the mayo, chili powder, cumin, garlic and a little salt and pepper to taste.
13
Enjoy!

2872

kcal

Calories

305

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, 2 green plantains, cut in half and then halved lengthwise, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, granulated garlic, for seasoning, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Jamon Jibaritos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Jamon Jibaritos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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