Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Name: Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 green plantain; 5 tablespoons oil for frying; 3 cups cold water; salt to taste

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Tostones are crispy fried green plantains. Serve as a side dish with your meal or as an appetizer.

Recipe by Lymari

Updated on January 12, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2

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Ingredients

1 green plantain
5 tablespoons oil for frying
3 cups cold water
salt to taste

Directions

Peel plantain and cut into 1-inch slices. Fill a bowl with 3 cups of cold water.
Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat; add plantain slices in an even layer and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. Set skillet aside.
Transfer plantain slices to a chopping board; flatten each one by placing a small plate on top and pressing down. Dip plantain slices in cold water.
Reheat oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook plantain slices for 1 minute on each side. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

Melissa Goff

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136	Calories
3g	Fat
29g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 14mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 17mg	83%
Calcium 13mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 450mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.