Fried Plantains with Cheese: Plantanos Fritos con Queso Recipe

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Fried Plantains with Cheese: Plantanos Fritos con Queso
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the crema fresca and the cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Bring the water to a boil and lightly salt it. Add the plantain pieces, and cook until the slices are soft, about 15 minutes. Drain the plantains, let cool, and push them through a ricer. Form the mashed plantains into small golf-ball sized portions. Refrigerate the plantanos until completely chilled and rested, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Line a tortilla press with plastic wrap, and press out each piece of dough. Set aside until all the dough is used.
  4. Place a small wedge of queso blanco in the center of each plantain circle. Fold the dough around the cheese like an envelope. Roll the package, sealing the edges and making sure the cheese is completely enclosed.
  5. In a deep saucepot, heat enough oil to deep-fry the plantain packages. When the oil reaches 375 degrees F, fry the plantains until they are golden brown all over, about 2 minutes. Drain the plantains on paper toweling.
  6. Serve drizzled with the cumin-crema fresca sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 363.86 Kcal (1523 kJ)
Calories from fat 260.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.97g 45%
Cholesterol 9.92mg 3%
Sodium 104.6mg 4%
Potassium 307.61mg 7%
Total Carbs 23.72g 8%
Sugars 12.76g 51%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 7%
Protein 3.43g 7%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 108.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 240.58 Kcal (1007 kJ)
Calories from fat 172.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.15g 45%
Cholesterol 6.56mg 3%
Sodium 69.16mg 4%
Potassium 203.39mg 7%
Total Carbs 15.69g 8%
Sugars 8.43g 51%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 7%
Protein 2.26g 7%
Iron 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 71.6mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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