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Tostones Fried Plantains Recipe

Crispy, twice-fried plantains that make a great snack or side dish.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Latin American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 green plantains peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • to taste salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the plantain pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. 3. Remove the plantains from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  4. 4. Flatten each piece with the back of a knife or a plantain press.
  5. 5. Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. 6. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fried, Plantains, Tostones
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