Tostones

Name: Tostones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 13
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 green (unripe) plantain, peeled; 1 teaspoon salt; 710 milliliters vegetable oil

Tostones might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free, fodmap friendly, whole 30, and vegan recipe serves 13. One serving contains 60 calories, 0g of protein, and 5g of fat. Head to the store and pick up plantain, salt, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 15 minutes.

Instructions

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.)

Ingredients you will need

Plantain

Cooking Oil

Equipment you will use

Deep Fryer

Frying Pan

Tongs

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.)

Ingredients you will need

Plantain

Cooking Oil

Equipment you will use

Paper Towels