Side dishes

Vegetarian side dishes to complete your Colombian meal.

Hogao (Colombian Tomato Onion Sauce)

Hogao (Colombian Tomato Onion Sauce)

Make this authentic Colombian hogao, a traditional tomato and scallion sauce that serves as the base for a wide variety of typical dishes. Seasoned to perfection with garlic and cumin, it is an incredibly easy recipe to make and packed with flavor. Updated: May 2026 

Arroz Blanco (White Rice)

Arroz Blanco (White Rice)

White rice is a staple food in Colombia that is enjoyed at any time of day, whether for breakfast (as a leftover calentado), lunch, dinner, or even as a dessert (arroz con leche). If you want to learn how to make this essential Colombian side