Fried Plantains (Tostones)

Name: Fried Plantains (Tostones)
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; salt, to taste

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Twice-fried green plantains, crispy on the outside and tender inside, finished with garlic and a squeeze of lime.

30minTotal time

4Serves

EasyDifficulty

Caribbeanveganvegetarian

Ingredients

Servings

Units

3Green Plantains
1 cupVegetable Oil
2 cloveGarlic
2Lime
2 tablespoonCilantro

How to cook it

6 steps

Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Step 2
Fry the plantain pieces for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly golden, then remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 3
Using the bottom of a glass or a plate, flatten each piece of plantain to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 4
Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry for another 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
Step 5
Drain on paper towels and immediately toss with the minced garlic and salt while still hot.
Step 6
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Nutrition per serving

385Calories

35.2gCarbs

27.5gFat

1.1gProtein

0.8gSugar

8mgSodium

AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.