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Fried Tostones

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Fried tostones made crispy and golden from green plantains. A simple Let’s Veg recipe perfect for snacks, sides, or sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 109
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 green unripe plantains
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

Frying Pan
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Peel plantains and cut into 1-inch slices.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Fry plantain slices for 3 4 minutes per side until lightly golden.
  4. Remove and drain briefly on paper towels.
  5. Flatten each slice using a tostonera, glass, or plate.
  6. Return flattened plantains to hot oil and fry again for 2 3 minutes per side until crisp and golden.
  7. Remove, drain, and season with salt while hot.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1011IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with garlic sauce, mojo, or guacamole
Keep oil hot for best crispness
Sprinkle with sea salt right after frying

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