Puerto Rican Appetizers: Tostones Rellenos

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Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Plantain Cups)

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"The filling for tostones rellenos can vary greatly: ceviche, octopus salad, pico de gallo, salsa, garlic shrimp, etc. These are stuffed with picadillo (seasoned ground beef) and cheese, but use your imagination. The possibilities are endless!" — LatinaCook

Directions

Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fry the plantains in the preheated oil until golden, but not brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Smash each piece of plantain in a tostonero or with the bottom of a small dish to make a small disk, then shape the disk into a small cup. Return the plantain cups to the hot oil, and fry until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more. Season with garlic salt. Set aside.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Season with salt. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the sofrito, tomato sauce, water, sazon seasoning, and olives. Reduce heat to medium-low, then simmer until liquid is reduced, about 15 minutes.
Fill the plantain cups with the beef mixture and top with Cheddar cheese. Arrange the cups on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

Footnotes

Editor's Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Jun 21, 2011

This is definitely a crowd pleaser! Fill them with your favorite toppings or with nothing at all. I used the beef filling from the recipe except that I added a handful of golden raisins to it. My daughters loved them!

—Milly Suazo

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Mar 03, 2013

Watched the video. Very easy to make. The boys loved smashing them.

—mrsiuliano

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5 Ratings

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Nutrition

Calories
318 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
16 g
5%

Cholesterol
52 mg
17%

Fat
21.7 g
33%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
16.1 g
32%

Sodium
1738 mg
70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Plantain Cups)

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 318
Calories from Fat: 196

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.7g 33 %
** Saturated Fat 6.9g 34 %
** Cholesterol 52mg 17 %
Sodium 1738mg 70 %
** Potassium 453mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 16g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 16.1g 32 %
** Sugars 7.4g
** Vitamin A 14 %
** Vitamin C 18 %
** Calcium 14 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 8 %
** Niacin 44 %
** Vitamin B6 22 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.