Vegetarian side dishes to complete your Colombian meal.
The Arepa Boyacense is cheesy, slightly sweet, crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. They are the traditional arepa from the Boyacá department in the Colombian Andes. With only 7 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time, you can make a delicious, foolproof, …
Whether you are planning to go fully vegetarian, or you are in need of dishes for vegetarian guests, here you will find ideas for your next BBQ. With these three easy dishes to prepare on the grill and two side dishes to prepare in advance, …
Potatoes boiled in a milky-cream sauce, flavored with scallions, garlic, and fresh herbs. Papas en chupe are the easiest way to make a creamy potato side dish. Stove-top and one-pot, you’ll have this dish ready in less than 30 minutes. The recipe is vegan-friendly. Haz …
A grilled cob of corn with a smoky flavor is already an essential BBQ dish. But instead of melting over regular butter, add this easy homemade garlic-herb butter. It will change the traditional cob of corn into everybody’s favorite side dish during your next barbecue. …
This dish is part of a series of recipes of vegetarian and Colombian (ish) barbecue ideas. In Colombia people love to grill during lengthy ‘asados’ on the weekends, however they are hardly ever vegetarian-friendly. Roasting a whole cauliflower on the grill and serving it with …
Boronía is a Colombian side dish, originally from the Caribbean coast. It consists of mashed ripe plantain and eggplant, and is flavored with a tomato-onion sauce. Lightly sweet and hearty at the same time, these mashed vegetables are a great alternative side dish. The recipe …
Potatoes- what is there not to love. They are tasty, cheap, versatile and easy to prepare. I was so happy to find out that the humble potato is adored in Colombia. In this post I share a recipe for a simple way of giving a …
Guacamole doesn’t need a introduction anymore. And do we really need another guacamole recipe in the world? Well, yes. Because of the use of hot sauce, which is common in Colombian families, this recipe is just a bit different than the usual recipe. Haz clic …
Papas chorreadas are an easy and delicious way to transform your usual potato side dish into something extraordinary. This authentic Colombian recipe teaches you how to smother potatoes in a creamy cheese sauce, turning them into the ultimate comfort food. The recipe requires only a …
Arepas de Choclo (also known as arepas de chocolo) are corn cakes made from sweet corn and stuffed with cheese. They are just one of Colombia’s many types of arepas, but in my opinion, definitely in the top 3 most delicious. This 7-ingredient recipe makes …
