Dominican-Style Sweet Plantain Tostones with Garlic Dip

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Twice-fried sweet plantain slices served with a zesty garlic and lime dipping sauce, perfect as a snack or side. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns ripe plantains, vegetable oil, salt 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 350 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 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350°F. Fry 2 large peeled and sliced ripe plantains in batches for 2-3 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera, gently flatten each fried plantain slice to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Step 3: Return flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt while hot.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well to create a tangy garlic dip.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm tostones alongside garlic dip for a delicious Dominican-inspired treat.

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