TOSTONES (FRIED PLANTAINS)

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A Puerto Rican side, usually served with rice and beans in our family.

Provided by Melanie

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups vegetable oil for frying
3 plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
salt to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about three minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.
  • While the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4 inch thick. Return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue frying until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 197.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

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