These Tostones Breakfast Sliders are a delicious + nutritious Whole30, Paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free breakfast! Combining crispy tostones with savory chorizo and fresh spinach, this recipe offers a protein and veggies to start your day.
Why Choose Tostones Breakfast Sliders?
Tostones, or twice-fried green plantains, serve as a delightful alternative to traditional bread, making them ideal for those adhering to Whole30, Paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Their crispy texture pairs perfectly with the rich flavors of chorizo and the freshness of spinach, creating a balanced and hearty breakfast option.
Ingredients:
- 3 large green plantains (must be green, not yellow)
- 1/2 cup coconut or avocado oil
- Salt, to taste
- 1 pound chorizo sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, fried or scrambled eggs, salsa
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tostones:
- Peel the green plantains and slice them into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Heat coconut or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the plantain slices until lightly golden on both sides.
- Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Using the bottom of a glass or a tostones press, flatten each plantain slice to about half its original thickness.
- Return the flattened plantains to the skillet and fry until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove and sprinkle with salt to taste.
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Cook the Chorizo and Spinach:
- In a separate pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat until almost browned.
- Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted and the chorizo is fully cooked.
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Assemble the Sliders:
- Place a spoonful of the chorizo and spinach mixture onto a tostone.
- Top with optional additions like avocado slices, a fried or scrambled egg, and salsa.
- Place another tostone on top to complete the slider.
Tips:
- Ensure the plantains are green for optimal texture; ripe (yellow) plantains will be too soft.
- For a milder flavor, substitute chorizo with another compliant sausage or protein of your choice.
- These sliders can also serve as a fun appetizer or snack, making them versatile beyond breakfast.
Incorporating these Tostones Breakfast Sliders into your meal plan adds variety and excitement to your breakfast routine. They’re not only compatible with Whole30 and Paleo diets but also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, catering to various dietary needs. Enjoy a flavorful and hearty breakfast that’s sure to become a household favorite!
Tostones Breakfast Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 lb chorizo can't find compliant chorizo? See note below
- 10 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned full-fat unsweetened coconut milk can sub almond milk
- 10 oz spinach chopped
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast optional, but really adds flavor!
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup guacamole
- 3 green plantains for tostones, see recipe below
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or avocado oil, for tostones, see recipe below
- Cilantro Lime Ranch optional, to serve
Instructions
- Cook chorizo in a large saucepan. Once chorizo is almost browned, add spinach and cook down until wilted and meat is cooked through.
- Meanwhile in a separate bowl, scramble eggs with milk. Add nutritional yeast (if using), garlic salt and pepper to the eggs. Once chorizo and spinach are cooked, add scrambled egg mixture to sauce pan. Sprinkle with pico de Gallo, and cook until eggs are set.
- Assemble sliders by putting guac on a tostone and then scooping a spoonful of the egg mixture on top of the guac. Optional - drizzle with the cilantro ranch for max deliciousness.
Notes
I haven’t made the whole recipe, just the tostones, and I had no idea how easy they were! Your video on IG gave me the confidence to make them for myself. I keep them in the freezer and they saved my bacon one time when I couldn’t get corn tortillas to roll into enchiladas for me without breaking. 😫 I remembered the tostones and used them as sliders/tostadas. So good! I also recently used them to have slider sloppy Joe’s while my non paleo fam used buns. So so good!
This is what I’ve been doing for years! I also add a touch of cacao powder and some garlic powder. I go pretty heavy on the cumin and Chili powder. Yum!
Yesss! So delicious – one of my favorites!
Easy and delicious breakfast!!! Having the tostones ready to go in the am is the best when you are doing a whole30 just so you are not eating potatoes or sweet potatoes all the time!!!