Tag: dinner

Green Plantain Soup (Sopa de Plátano Verde) with Plantain Chips

Green Plantain Soup (Sopa de Plátano Verde) with Plantain Chips

This soup honors the humble green plantain by using three different textures. Grated to make a creamy consistency, chopped up in bize-size pieces for texture, and fried in chips for crunch. The soup is topped with creamy avocado, tangy lime juice and fresh cilantro, making 

7 Vegetarian Versions of Traditional Colombian Food

7 Vegetarian Versions of Traditional Colombian Food

Most of the traditional Colombian dishes are heavy on animal protein. And although things are changing, Colombia is not yet the most vegetarian-friendly country in the world… But, find the solution here and make a homecooked vegetarian version of Colombia’s most famous dishes! I compiled 

Sudado de Berenjena (Eggplant Stew)

Sudado de Berenjena (Eggplant Stew)

Sudado de Berenjena (Eggplant Stew). Esta receta también está disponible en español. Sudado de Berenjena is a vegan veggie-packed eggplant stew inspired by the Colombian sudado de pollo. The original recipe contains chicken, garlic, onion, spices, potato and tomato. Sometimes people add more vegetables like 

Vegetarian Pepinos Rellenos (Stuffed Pepinos)

Vegetarian Pepinos Rellenos (Stuffed Pepinos)

This recipe for Vegetarian Pepinos Rellenos (Stuffed Pepinos), with rice, vegetables and cheese, cooked in a creamy white sauce, makes a complete and satisfying meal. Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Pepinos The main ingredient for this dish is the fruit of a plant 

Frijoles (Colombian Beans)

Frijoles (Colombian Beans)

Frijoles. What would a person, especially a vegetarian, do without them in Colombia. A bowl of frijoles is filling and comforting. Besides that, they are healthy: high in protein, high in nutrients, and low in fat. This recipe is an all-time favorite that you need 

Vegetarian Loaded Patacones

Vegetarian Loaded Patacones

Vegetarian Loaded Patacones. Esta receta también está disponible en Español. This recipe for vegetarian loaded patacones elevates the regular patacon to a complete meal. But first things first. What are they? Patacones, also called tostones, are twice-fried pieces of green plantain. Generally eaten as a 

Vegetarian Ajiaco (Colombian Potato Corn Soup)

Vegetarian Ajiaco (Colombian Potato Corn Soup)

This ajiaco is a vegetarian version of the traditional Colombian soup. It contains two types of potato, corn on the cob, a herb called guascas and it comes with all the toppings. It is a completely comforting dish and super easy to make. This ajiaco