Fried Plantain and Quesillo Cheese Tostadas

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Toasted corn tortillas topped with sweet fried plantains and melted Salvadoran quesillo cheese for a satisfying vegetarian snack. This Latin American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, turns corn tortillas, ripe plantains, vegetable oil 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 320 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Fry 2 large peeled and sliced plantains in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and caramelized. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Toast 8 small corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side until warm and slightly crisp.
  3. Step 3: Arrange toasted tortillas on a baking sheet. Top each with 2-3 fried plantain slices and sprinkle evenly with 1 cup shredded quesillo cheese.
  4. Step 4: Place under a broiler set to high for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately as a sweet-savory Salvadoran-inspired snack or light meal.

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