Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
Servings: 4
This healthy appetizer uses green Chiquita plantains as a base for ceviche, avocado salad or your choice of toppings. It's perfect for a summertime gathering.
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Ingredients:
- 2 whole
Green Chiquita Plantains
- 2 cups
Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup
Your Choice of Topping - shrimp ceviche, pulled chicken or avocado
Instructions for:
easy Tostones with Chiquita Plantains Recipe
Pour about 2 inches of oil in small, deep pot and turn burner on medium high. Slice Chiquita Plantains in 1 1/2 inch sections (you should get about 6 pieces per plantain). Once oil is hot, cook for about one minute. Place cut-side-up on a solid surface. Carefully press down and flatten the Chiquita Plantain with the bottom of the frying pan or other flat surface (like bottom of a drinking glass). Cook in hot oil for two minutes or until they turn golden. Place on paper towel to absorb any extra oil. Serve with your choice of toppings such as shrimp ceviche, pulled chicken or avocado.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories 450; Total Fat 28 g (Sat 3 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 14 g, Mono 5 g); Cholesterol 85 mg; Sodium 410 mg; Potassium 450 mg; Total Carbohydrates 29 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Total Sugars 13 g; Protein 25 g. Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin B6 15%; Vitamin C 25%; Vitamin D 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 2%.