Twice-Fried Green Plantain Tostones with Garlic-Cilantro Mojo

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Crisp, golden plantain disks served with a vibrant garlic-cilantro sauce, a classic Puerto Rican street food staple. This Puerto Rican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Green plantains, Vegetable oil, Garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel the green plantains and cut into 1-inch thick rounds. Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F.
  2. Step 2: Fry plantain rounds in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and tender. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Step 3: Return plantains to skillet and fry again for 1-2 minutes until crisp. Drain on fresh paper towels.
  4. Step 4: Whisk together 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt to make the mojo sauce.

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