Tostones with Tomato Salsa
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
South American
Tostones with Tomato Salsa
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Tostones are a delicious appetizer or side, and this recipe is really simple. It also has some good practical methods and step-by-step photos if you've never made them at home before!
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe tomato (chopped finely)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sun-dried tomato (chopped; optional)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 large green plantains
- 2-3 cups oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Make the simple salsa by combining the tomato, garlic, olive oil, sun-dried tomato, and salt and pepper. You could do this in a food processor, a mortar and pestle, or just a bowl.
- Heat the oil in a small, shallow skillet until it reaches 300 degrees F. Split the plantains lengthwise, being careful not to cut too deep. Peel off the thick outer skin, and slice the plantain into 3/4 inch thick discs.
- Fry the plantain pieces in the oil for about about 3 minutes until they have a very light crust on them and are cooked through. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Clean the bottom of a heavy can (we used a big 28 ounce of crushed tomatoes for this task). Take the plantains and flatten them into circles with the can. You know they are cooked when they are easily smashed.
- Once you've smashed all of the plantains, drop them back into the fryer for another 2 to 3 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle immediately with sea salt. Serve hot with your simple salsa! (And maybe a Cuban sandwich).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
392mg
(16%)
Potassium
358mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
843IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 843IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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