Healthy Baked Plantain Chips with Guacamole

• 2 large ripe plantains, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced plantains with olive oil, sea salt, and cayenne pepper (if using) until evenly coated.
3. Arrange the plantain slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don't overlap.
4. Bake the plantains in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Halfway through the baking time, flip the plantain slices to ensure even cooking.
5. While the plantains are baking, prepare the guacamole by scooping the avocados into a medium bowl and mashing them with a fork to your desired consistency.
6. Stir in the chopped onion, diced tomato, minced garlic, lime juice, and chopped cilantro into the mashed avocados. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Once the plantain chips are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
8. Serve the baked plantain chips with the freshly prepared guacamole on the side for dipping.