Sweet Plantain Salsa with Tostones Recipe

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Sweet Plantain Salsa with Tostones
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl combine beans, corn kernels, pepper, red onion, jalapenos and cilantro. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  2. Cut ends off plantains and peel. Cut plantains on the bias so that resulting slices are about 1/2-inch thick. In a large nonstick sautepan over medium to high heat, heat oil. Saute plantains in batches until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove fried plantains to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Chop cooled plantains into ?-inch dice and add to bean mixture. Serve with Tostones (see recipe below
  3. TOSTONES:
  4. Cut ends off plantains and peel. Cut plantains so that resulting slices are 1-inch round pieces. In a large nonstick sautepan over medium to high heat, heat about 1/2-inch oil. Fry plantains in batches until golden and softened, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from sautepan and drain. Flatten cooked plantain pieces by pressing with heavy sautepan, until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Briefly dip in a bowl of warm salted water and drain. Return flattened plantains to hot oil and fry again, in batches, until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve with Sweet Plantain Salsa (see recipe above Yield: about 3 dozen tostones
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 629.44 Kcal (2635 kJ)
Calories from fat 307.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.2g 53%
Sodium 15.4mg 1%
Potassium 1273.74mg 27%
Total Carbs 81.19g 27%
Sugars 30.36g 121%
Dietary Fiber 10.78g 43%
Protein 8.16g 16%
Vitamin C 81.3mg 136%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 20mg 111%
Calcium 30.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.38 Kcal (697 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.04g 53%
Sodium 4.07mg 1%
Potassium 336.69mg 27%
Total Carbs 21.46g 27%
Sugars 8.03g 121%
Dietary Fiber 2.85g 43%
Protein 2.16g 16%
Vitamin C 21.5mg 136%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 33%
Iron 5.3mg 111%
Calcium 8mg 3%

* 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

  • 14.6
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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