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 …

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 …

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). 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 …

Vegan Bandeja Paisa. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Bandeja Paisa is one of Colombia’s most famous dishes. The name stems from the region where the plate is originally from. A paisa is a person coming from the department of Antioquia, (although some also include …

Vegan Colombian Sancocho is a comforting and filling stew-like soup. It is made with a flavorful vegetable stock, different (root) vegetables and is served with white rice and avocado. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Haz clic en Sancocho Vegano Colombiano para la receta en …

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. 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. 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 …

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 …