Caribbean
Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)
Time: 25 minServings: 4 servingsCalories: 375 calories
Nutrition per serving
estimate · USDA data
- Calories
- ~375
- Protein
- ~2 g
- Carbs
- ~51 g
- Fat
- ~18 g
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Nutrition facts
Per serving, estimated
Calories375
% Daily value*
- Total fat 18 g
- 24%
- Sodium 590 mg
- 25%
- Total carbohydrate 51 g
- 19%
- Dietary fiber 3 g
- 12%
- Protein 2 g
- 4%
*Percent daily values use a 2,000 calorie diet. Amounts are estimated from USDA data.
Diet
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Cookware
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 3 green plantains, peeled, cut in 1-inch rounds
- 1 cupvegetable oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 4 clovesgarlic, minced
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 3 tbsplime
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Method
Heat oil to 325°F in a skillet. Fry the rounds 3 min per side until pale gold and softened. Drain.
Smash each to 1/2 inch with the bottom of a glass.
Raise the oil to 375°F. Fry the smashed pieces 2-3 min per side until golden and crisp.
Drain, salt right away, and serve with garlic-lime sauce made by whisking garlic, olive oil, and lime juice.