Tostones

Tostones are a popular dish in many Latin American and Caribbean countries, and they are often served with various dips or sauces.

This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 4.

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Tostones

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 plantain Green plantains
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into thick slices.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides.
4. Remove the plantain slices from the pan and flatten them using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass.
5. Return the flattened plantains to the pan and fry them again until crispy.
6. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
7. Serve hot as a side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Sugars 8g

Protein 1g2%

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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.