Snack

Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco is for Snack.

Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco takes several minutes to prepare.

Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco takes several minutes to cook.

Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco are:

2 - 3 large very ripe plantains
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 oz queso fresco - Spanish cheese can be found in any Latino store. The fresher the better (very fresh will be very moist and soft, older will be drier and firmer)

Here is how you make Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco:

Heat oil in frying pan. Slice plantains as you desire 1/4" thickness. Place in frying pan and cook until golden. About 2 minutes. Turn and cook until golden. Remove from heat and place on paper towel to get rid of excess oil. Crumble queso fresco over plantains and enjoy. Tastes best with very fresh queso fresco.For even better flavor, sprinkle cayenne pepper over plantains after cooking and add cheese on top.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WORSUM1968.

The nutritional information for Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 314.4

• Total Fat: 22.1 g
• Cholesterol: 29.8 mg
• Sodium: 324.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 6.7 g

Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco is Spanish cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco is Vegetarian