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.
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)
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.
Peel and slice.
Fry til soft.
Cover the patacones press with plastic or parchment paper to prevent sticking. Squish them.
Squished and ready to fry.
Fry again.
Done! Ready to add your toppings or eat plain.
Yum
Patacones Mini Tostadas
Patacones Mini Tostadas
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 (about ¼" thick) 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
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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- Picadillo de Chayote
- Yellow Rice and Beans
- My Favorite Beef Enchiladas
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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.
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.