Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Recipe by Melanie from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 35 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • salt to taste
  • garlic powder to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about three minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.
  • While the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4 inch thick. Return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue frying until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 175
  • Carbohydrate: 29g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Sugar: 14g

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