Tostones with Garlic-Lime Mojo Sauce

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Twice-fried green plantains served with a zesty garlic-lime mojo sauce, a popular Salvadoran snack or side dish bursting with bright flavors and crisp texture. This Latin American-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 30 minutes, combines green plantains, vegetable oil, garlic cloves into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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 Latin American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel 3 large green plantains by cutting off the ends, scoring the skin lengthwise with a knife, then prying off the peel with your fingers. Cut each plantain into 1-inch thick slices.
  2. Step 2: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy pot over medium-high heat to 350°F.
  3. Step 3: Fry the plantain slices in batches for 3 minutes until they begin to turn golden but are still firm. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: Use the bottom of a glass or a tostonera press to flatten each fried plantain slice to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  5. Step 5: Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry a second time for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Step 6: Drain on paper towels and immediately season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  7. Step 7: For the mojo sauce, finely mince 6 garlic cloves and whisk together with 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup olive oil until emulsified.
  8. Step 8: Serve the hot tostones with the garlic-lime mojo sauce for dipping.

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