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Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)
Healthy dinners in 40 minutes or less.
Recipe Summary 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.Ingredients | Quick And Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes
5 tablespoons oil for frying
1 green plantain
3 cups cold water
salt to taste
Directions
Peel the plantain and cut it into 1-inch chunks.
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.
Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
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.
Info | Quick And Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes
prep:
10 mins
cook:
10 mins
total:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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