Crisped Plantain Tostones with Spicy Caribbean Garlic Sauce

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Golden fried plantains paired with a vibrant, garlicky sauce inspired by Caribbean flavors for a perfect crispy snack or side. This Caribbean-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 30 minutes, turns green plantains, vegetable oil for frying, garlic cloves into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel 2 medium green plantains by cutting off the ends and slicing through the peel lengthwise, then removing it carefully; slice each plantain into 1-inch thick rounds.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Fry the plantain slices in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden but not fully crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Step 3: Using the bottom of a glass or a tostone press, flatten each fried plantain slice to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  4. Step 4: Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry for an additional 2 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Step 5: While the tostones fry, combine 4 large minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 small deseeded and finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Stir well to create a spicy garlic sauce.
  6. Step 6: Serve the crispy tostones warm with the spicy Caribbean garlic sauce drizzled on top or as a dip alongside.

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