How to make Colombian Patacones/tostones/banana chips

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: yellow plantains

Zucchini offers a lower-calorie option, while yellow plantains are more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and health benefits, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Pico de gallo is fresher and healthier, while store-bought is convenient.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Cut the ends of the green plantains and make cuts along the skin to peel them.

Soak the plantains in water to help with peeling.

Cut the plantains into 3 cm thick pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet until hot.

Fry the plantain pieces in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes.

Remove the fried plantains and place them in water.

Smash each piece using a tool or any other object, folding plastic over them to prevent sticking.

Return the smashed plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crunchy and golden.

Remove from oil and sprinkle with salt.

Serve with guacamole or other toppings.

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