Tostones with Avocado-Cilantro Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Twice-fried green plantain slices served with a creamy avocado and cilantro dip, perfect as a snack or appetizer. This Caribbean-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, turns green 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 250 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 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large green plantains
3 cups for frying vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 medium ripe avocado
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tbsp lime juice
1 small, minced garlic clove
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel 2 large green plantains and slice into 1-inch thick pieces. Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350°F. Fry plantain slices for 3-4 minutes until light golden, then remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 2: Using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera, gently press each fried plantain slice to flatten it to about half its thickness.
Step 3: Return flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry for another 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Remove and immediately sprinkle with 1 tsp salt.
Step 4: For the dip, mash 1 medium ripe avocado in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 small minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Serve the crispy tostones warm alongside the avocado-cilantro dip for a refreshing and crunchy snack.