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Patacones Mini Tostadas

Published: Feb 7, 2022 · Modified: Sep 4, 2022 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Patacones Mini Tostadas is a fun recipe to make and serve. Cute little tostadas with beans, guacamole, salsa, and cheese (optional) that each person can construct right at the table.
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Patacones Mini Tostadas

Don and I learned how to make these delicious little gems, Patacones Mini Tostadas, at a cooking class in Costa Rica. Made with green plantains, they can be a main dish, side dish, or appetizer. Most of the recipe can be made ahead of time, but it's easy to do it all (including all the toppings) in less than an hour. You will need a patacones press or tortilla press, though.

What Do Plantains Look Like?

Patacones are made with "platanos verde" (green plantains). They look like big green bananas, but they taste nothing like bananas. The Cuban restaurant in Harrisonburg, Cuban Burger, serves patacones and also serves "platano maduro" (sweet fried plantains). Most people think of the sweet dessert instead of the version made from green plantains. But I love these patacones!

Green plantains (or platanos verde)

Green plantains (or platanos verde)

Since I eat gluten free, I like the patacones. They can be substituted for tortillas in many recipes.

What You Need

For this recipe, you need an electric skillet or large frying pan, a knife, a cutting board, and a tortilla press. You also need some refried beans, guacamole, and salsa.

Step by Step Pictures

Select green plantains and peel them.

Select green plantains.

Select green plantains.

Peel and slice.

Peel and slice.

Fry til soft.

Fry til soft.

Cover the patacones press with plastic or parchment paper to prevent sticking. Squish them.

Cover the patacones press with plastic or parchment paper to prevent sticking. Squish them.

Squished and ready to fry.

Squished and ready to fry.

Fry again.

Fry again.

Done! Ready to add your toppings or eat plain.

Done! Ready to add your toppings or eat plain.

Yum

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Patacones Mini Tostadas

Patacones Mini Tostadas

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Patacones Mini Tostadas

Adriana
Patacones are "tortillas" made from green plantains—the perfect delivery system for mini tostadas.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Central American, Costa Rican, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 8
Calories 437 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 green plantains
  • 1 cup canola oil or enough oil to cover your skillet with ½" of oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt or salt to taste
  • 2 cups vegan refried beans or regular refried beans if you aren't vegan
  • 2 cups guacamole
  • 1 cup fresh salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Slice the plantain skin to remove the fruit inside. Be careful not to slice the fruit.
  • Cut the plantains into oblong slices, about 1 inch long.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet until hot.
  • Place the plantain slices in the hot oil and cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
  • Remove the plantains and press them flat in a plantain or tortilla press. Be sure to cover the press with plastic wrap or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Return the squashed plantains to the hot oil and cook until they are crispy and somewhat brown.
  • Drain the newly made patacones on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and top with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 962mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 1mg
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Recipe Nutrition Information

This recipe is GF, DF, NF, SF, EF, V, VG*

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

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Patacones Mini Tostadas. Amazing. And easy. #Patacones #Tostadas #appetizers #vegan #HealthyTwist #Recipes #GlutenFree #RecipeIdeaShop

Patacones Mini Tostadas. Amazing. And easy.

*Allergen Key

GF = Gluten free | DF = Dairy free | NF = Nut free | SF = Soy free | EF = Egg free | CF = Corn free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan

Note: If you have serious allergies or sensitivities, to be considered free of these allergens, you need to use products specifically marked "gluten-free," etc. There can be cross-contamination in facilities.

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