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Tostones

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  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 13
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Enjoy these crispy plantain slices that are ready in just 15 minutes – a perfect Latin American side dish.
Updated Sep 17, 2012
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Ingredients

  • 1 green (unripe) plantain, peeled
  • 3 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Steps

  •  
    1
    In deep 12-inch skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°F over medium-high heat. Slice plantain into 1/2-inch pieces. With tongs, carefully place sliced plantains in hot oil. Cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, turning frequently. (Cook ripe plantains 45 seconds to 1 minute.)
  •  
    2
    Remove from hot oil, and place on paper towels. Using tostonera or the bottom of glass, press each plantain slice to about 1/8-inch thickness. (Press ripe plantains to 1/4-inch thickness.)
  •  
    3
    Return pressed plantains to hot oil. Cook a few at a time, turning frequently, until golden yellow and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle evenly with salt.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    If using ripe plantains, serve with white rice. Or this can be served with a rice and black bean dish.
  • tip 2
    A tostonera is a small wooden press for making tostones. It can be purchased at many Latin food stores.

Nutrition

45 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 0g Protein, 5g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
45
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
180mg
8%
Potassium
80mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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