Grilled Tostones with Black Bean and Corn Relish

Tostones are a popular dish in Latin American cuisine and are made from green plantains that are fried or grilled and then flattened.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Grilled Tostones with Black Bean and Corn Relish

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: Latin American Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 each Green plantains
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 each Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
3. Brush the plantain slices with olive oil.
4. Grill the plantain slices for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and slightly charred.
5. Remove the plantain slices from the grill and flatten them with a tostonera or the bottom of a heavy glass.
6. Return the flattened plantains to the grill and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes per side.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
8. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
9. Serve the grilled tostones with the black bean and corn relish on top.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.