Tostones
Tostones are slices of unripe plantains, fried, flattened, then fried again. They make for an awesome paleo, AIP & plant-based side to so many dishes. They're super easy to make and only require simple 3 ingredients!
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins Cook Time: 8 minutes mins Total Time: 18 minutes mins
Cuisine: AIP, Paleo, Plant-Based
2 green or slightly yellow plantains , cut into 1-inch slices 1/4 cup avocado oil , more if needed Sea salt , to taste
Cover the bottom of a large frying pan with avocado oil. Heat at medium-high.
Add plantain slices and fry on both sides until golden (roughly 2-3 minutes per side). Season with salt.
Remove plantains from pan and gently smash between 2 pieces of parchment paper until flattened. You can use the bottom of a mug or plate to smash.
Add smashed plantains back to the pan (add more oil if needed) and fry again on both sides until golden brown (roughly 2 minutes per side).
Keyword avocado oil, gluten free, grain free, healthy side, plantains