Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 3 votes

Tostones with Tomato Salsa

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South American

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

    Cup of Yum
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.