Puerto Rican Plantain Tostones Recipe

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Puerto Rican Plantain Tostones
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Directions:

  1. Peel plantains and slice into 1 inch thick sections.
  2. Place water, salt and garlic in a large baking pan.
  3. Soak the plantain slices in the garlic mixture for 20 minutes.
  4. Pour oil in a pan set at 365 degrees.
  5. Fry plantains until they are golden brown on all sides.
  6. Flatten each plantain between sheets of wax paper with a plate or the palm of your hand.
  7. Dip flattened plantains into garlic mixture and place on a paper towl.
  8. Place plantains into the oil once again and fry until crispy and golden brown.
  9. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
  10. Serve promptly after frying for best taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 175.15 Kcal (733 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.98g 29%
Sodium 1553.77mg 65%
Potassium 18.71mg 0%
Total Carbs 1.76g 1%
Sugars 0.12g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 1%
Protein 0.14g 0%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 19.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.83 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.28g 29%
Sodium 841.24mg 65%
Potassium 10.13mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.95g 1%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 1%
Protein 0.07g 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 10.5mg 2%

* 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

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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