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Puerto Rican Tostones Recipe

Delicious and crispy twice-fried plantains, perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 Green Plantains peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 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 slices and fry until they are golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. 3. Remove the plantains and drain on paper towels.
  4. 4. Using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera, flatten each plantain slice.
  5. 5. Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. 6. Drain on paper towels and season with salt to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 10mg

Keywords

Plantains, Tostones
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