Tostones de Aguacate (Keto Modificado)
Fried Avocado Slices (Keto Modified from Plantains)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starchy breading is used. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
Thick slices of ripe but firm avocado, seasoned and lightly pan-fried or air-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, with a creamy interior. This serves as a keto alternative to traditional plantain tostones, often served with a garlicky mojo sauce for dipping.
Key ingredients
Avocado, olive oil or avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper. Optional: cilantro-garlic mojo (olive oil, garlic, cilantro, lime/lemon juice).
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starchy breading is used. Verify mojo sauce contains no sugar.
Watch out for
Flour or breading in the frying process, hidden sugars in seasoning or dipping sauces, cross-contamination if fried in oil used for plantains.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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