Make this if you have over-ripe plantain | Plantain Recipe

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is often considered healthier.

Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into thick pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the plantain slices to the hot oil in a single layer.

Fry the plantains until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt, lime juice, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste.

For tostones, flatten the fried plantains using a flat surface.

Return the flattened plantains to the skillet and fry again until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

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