Tostones Fried Plantains

Tostones are a popular dish in many Latin American and Caribbean countries, and are often served as a side dish or snack.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 3.

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Tostones Fried Plantains

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 plantains Green plantains
• 4 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Fry the plantain slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
4. Remove the fried plantains from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
5. Using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass, flatten each plantain slice.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in the frying pan again.
7. Fry the flattened plantain slices for another 2-3 minutes on each side, or until crispy.
8. Remove the tostones from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
9. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 10g

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.