Tag: vegetarian

Vegan Colombian Lentil Stew

Vegan Colombian Lentil Stew

Vegan Colombian Lentil Stew. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Legumes are a favorite ingredient for lunch. Most famous are probably the red bean (frijoles), but chickpeas, yellow peas and of couse lentils are popular as well. Tomato, onion and garlic (or hogao) and 

Vegan Colombian Breakfast Calentado

Vegan Colombian Breakfast Calentado

How about yesterday’s rice-and-beans leftovers for breakfast? Together with a fresh arepa, tofu scrambled eggs and avocado. Sounds delicious, right? Today I share with you my recipe for a vegan calentado, which is inspired by the traditional and filling Colombian breakfast dish. Esta receta también 

Colombian Cheese and Smoky Cauliflower Frittata

Colombian Cheese and Smoky Cauliflower Frittata

This recipe is inspired by the Colombian “tortas”, crustless quiches made with egg and vegetables. A mature Colombian cheese called queso paipa and smoked-paprika-roasted cauliflower make a perfect combination together with the eggs. Paired with a salad it is a 5-ingredient delicious dinner or lunch. 

Colombian Vegan Beetroot Salad

Colombian Vegan Beetroot Salad

Colombian Vegan Beetroot Salad (Ensalada de Payaso) is a healthier and vegan version of the original. Besides beetroot, it contains potatoes, carrots, green onion, and cilantro. It gets its delicious creamy texture from a dressing made with avocado. This salad is easy to prepare, vegan, 

Colombian Cheese and Spinach Empanadas

Colombian Cheese and Spinach Empanadas

Colombian Cheese and Spinach Empanadas. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Empanadas are one of the most popular snacks in Colombia, and in Latin America for that matter. The Colombian empanada is traditionally made with a cornmeal dough. The filling consists of beef, pork 

Colombian Christmas Custard with Blackberry Sauce (Natilla Colombiana)

Colombian Christmas Custard with Blackberry Sauce (Natilla Colombiana)

Natilla, a Colombian custard pudding with blackberry sauce, is quintessential Colombian Christmas food. You only need 6 ingredients and 30 minutes to prepare this festive typical dessert. Haz clic en Natilla Colombiana con Salsa de Mora para la receta en español. Christmas in Colombia The 

Vegan Colombian Empanadas (With Step-by-Step Instructions)

Vegan Colombian Empanadas (With Step-by-Step Instructions)

These fried Colombian Vegan Empanadas are made with a cornmeal dough and filled with potatoes, chickpeas, green peas and hogao (tomato onion sauce). Easy to make, they are a delicious snack or appetizer. . Haz clic en Empanadas Veganas Colombianas para la receta en español.  

Vegetables Wrapped in Banana Leaf

Vegetables Wrapped in Banana Leaf

Vegetables Wrapped in Banana Leaf. Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Cooking in leafs Preparing food by using the leafs of a plant is a common way of cooking in Colombia. The most famous dish would be tamales. You prepare them by cooking a 

Arroz Con Leche Colombiano (Rice Pudding)

Arroz Con Leche Colombiano (Rice Pudding)

Arroz Con Leche Colombiano (Rice Pudding). Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Arroz con leche. Most likely one of the most famous desserts from Latin America. Today no history lesson about where this rice pudding comes from. It’s a bit like asking where the 

Arepas Rellenas (Arepas Stuffed with Hogao, Avocado and Cheese)

Arepas Rellenas (Arepas Stuffed with Hogao, Avocado and Cheese)

Arepas Rellenas (Arepas Stuffed with Hogao, Avocado and Cheese). Esta receta también está disponible en Español. These week has been an arepa-kind-of-week for me. I posted a traditional recipe for Arepas Colombianas (Colombian Corn Cakes). After that a recipe for a simple arepa rellena, to