Tostones Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
6 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
oil for deep-fat frying
seasoning mix:
1 tbsp garlic powder
1-1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the garlic, garlic salt and onion powder. Add plantains; cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes.
Drain plantains; place on paper towels and pat dry. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Add plantains, a few at a time, and cook for 30-60 seconds or until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Place plantain pieces between two sheets of aluminum foil. With the bottom of a glass, flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Fry 2-3 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Combine seasoning mix ingredients; sprinkle tostones with seasoning mix. Yield: 3 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4.22 Kcal (18 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.11g	0%
Sodium	84.84mg	4%
Potassium	9.13mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.76g	0%
Sugars	0.05g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.07g	0%
Protein	0.09g	0%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	1mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.94 Kcal (820 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.19g	0%
Sodium	3938.39mg	4%
Potassium	423.86mg	0%
Total Carbs	35.5g	0%
Sugars	2.22g	0%
Dietary Fiber	3.46g	0%
Protein	3.95g	0%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	0%
Iron	1.5mg	0%
Calcium	44.4mg	0%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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