Tostones with Guava Cheese Dip

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Crisp fried plantain slices paired with a sweet-tart guava cheese dip, a classic Puerto Rican street food. This Puerto Rican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs plantains, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 10 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Fry 2 peeled and sliced plantains (1/2 inch thick) for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle the tostones with 1/2 tsp salt while hot.
  4. Step 4: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup guava paste, 1/4 cup softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, and 1 tbsp milk until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Serve the tostones warm with the guava cheese dip for dipping.

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