Tostones Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Tostones Recipe). Fried plantains are cut into chips for another fantastic little appetizer from Puerto Rico. Tostones may be served with ketchup (kid's favorite) or with garlic in olive oil.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 22 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Tostones Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil

3 green plantains

peeled

and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 pinch garlic powder

salt to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the plantain slices and fry until they soften 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Use a tostonera (a press) to slightly mash each piece until it is about 1/2 inch thick. If you do not have a tostonera use a mallet or place the pieces between a folded paper bag and press down with a saucer. Press all of the pieces before going onto the next step.

Step 3

Return the pieces to the hot skillet and fry until crispy about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with garlic powder and salt while still warm.

Nutritional Information

Tostones Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 88.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 21.5g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 10.1g

Fat: 0.9g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 756.5IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 12.4mg 21%

Folate: 14.8mcg 4%

Calcium: 2.1mg

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 24.9mg 9%

Potassium: 336.3mg 9%

Sodium: 2.7mg

Calories From Fat: 8.4

*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.