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Tostones Fried Plantains Recipe

Delicious and crispy fried plantains, perfect as a 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: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large green plantains
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • to taste salt

Instructions 

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
  2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Fry the plantain slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. Remove the plantains from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  5. Using the bottom of a glass or a plate, flatten each plantain slice.
  6. Return the flattened plantains to the frying pan and fry again for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy.
  7. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Fried, Plantains, Tostones
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