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Tostones with Avocado Crema

Crispy Tostones are a delicious, Whole30 and Paleo side dish for just about everything! Even better when dipped in a bit of this Avocado Crema!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: avocado crema, tostones
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

for the Tostones

  • 2 green plantains
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil – possibly more depending on size of plantains

for the Avocado Crema

  • 1/2 cup compliant mayonnaise
  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 1 clove garlic - finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 lime - juiced
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

for the Avocado Crema

  • Add all ingredients to a wide-mouth mason jar. Blend until smooth and creamy with an immersion blender (or use a food processor). Taste for seasoning and adjust salt or lime juice as required.

for the Tostones

  • Preheat a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, peel the plantains and cut into 1" discs on a bias.
  • Add 1/4 cup of oil to pan and carefully place plantain slices in hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer par-cooked plantains to a tray lined with paper towel. Using the bottom of a cup or ramekin, gently smash each of the plantains into discs.
  • Return the smashed plantains back to the oil and fry for an additional 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer fried tostones to the tray lined with paper towel and season with coarse sea salt. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200F oven until ready to serve.