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Tostones Fried Plantains Recipe

Crispy, savory 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

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

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the plantain slices to the pan and fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the plantains and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  4. Using the bottom of a glass or a flat object, press down on each plantain slice to flatten it.
  5. Return the flattened plantains to the pan and fry again until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Keywords

Fried, Plantains, Tostones
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