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Puerto Rican Tostones 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: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pieces Green plantains peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry plantain slices until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove plantains and flatten each slice with a plate or a tostonera.
  4. Refry flattened plantains until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  5. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

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

Keywords

Fried Plantains, Tostones
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