Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)). Crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as side dish with your meal or as appetizers.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Ingredients

5 tablespoons oil for frying

1 green plantain

3 cups cold water

salt to taste

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Peel the plantain and cut it into 1-inch chunks.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides; approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side.

Step 3

Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.

Step 4

Dip the plantains in water then return them to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Salt to taste and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 135.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 2%

Carbohydrates: 28.5g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 13.4g

Fat: 3.3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1008.7IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 16.5mg 27%

Folate: 19.7mcg 5%

Calcium: 13.4mg 1%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 36.7mg 13%

Potassium: 450.2mg 13%

Sodium: 14.2mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 30

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.