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Tostones (Fried Plantains)
Recipes
Tostones (Fried Plantains)
4 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 green (unripe) plantains
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Minced fresh cilantro (optional for serving)
  • Mojo sauce (optional for serving)

Steps

    1. Heat oil in heavy sauté pan on medium 3–5 minutes. Peel plantains and cut into 1-inch-thick slices.
    2. Fry plantain slices (in batches) 4–5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until light golden; drain on paper towels. Flatten plantains to about ¼ inch thick using rolling pin (or mallet). Fry flattened slices 4–5 more minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and cilantro, if using; serve immediately with mojo sauce on the side, if using.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 48mg, Total Carb 29g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 13g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 1g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 0%, Iron 6%, Potassium 10%