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by Kelly

Healthy Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)

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I have been on a huge Plantain kick lately and have been experimenting with different ways to cook them! We decided to make Tostones which are fried green plantains! To make them a little bit healthier we didn’t fry them the entire time and baked them to finish. With just 3 simple ingredients they make a delicious snack or side dish and are pretty easy to cook up.

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They are yummy!

TOSTONES  (Healthier Fried Green Plantains)

Ingredients:

2 large Green Plantains

Coconut Oil

Sea Salt

(Serves about 2 people)

Directions:

Cut the ends of the plantain and peal it open. Place wax paper over a cutting board.  Slice plantains in 1/2 chunks and put them on the wax paper.  In a large frying pan, turn the stove on to medium to high heat and coat the bottom with coconut oil. Add in the plantains and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and place plantains on cutting board. Cover with wax paper.

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We used a rubber mallet to lightly smash or press the plantains into pancake like form.

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(As you can see in the image above some of plantains are smashed)

Place the plantains on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven on 375 degrees for about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and place them on dish…. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve!

Enjoy :)

Author: Kelly @ The Fit Skool

I’m Kelly, a NASM personal trainer and group instructor, a former athlete, a wife and soon to be mommy. Health and Fitness is my passion and I am excited to share this journey with you!

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