Vegan Latin American/Caribbean Recipes
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. The Meatless Gourmet by Bobbie Hinman Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Remove from heat ... [... more]
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Vegan Crêpes with Tofu Filling
Put everything in blender and mix well. Let sit for half an hour before cooking, as the batter will thicken a bit. Pour about 1/2 cup of batter evenly to form a thin layer over the surface of a heated skillet. The skillet temperature should be ... [... more]
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Quinoa Soup with Corn
Place broth, quinoa, water, cayenne and garlic in a small soup pot and bring to a boil. Here's one, if you can find quinoa. I love this one. Rinse quinoa well in a fine strainer. Reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes. Add corn kernels and ... [... more]
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Plátano Frito con Agucate
This is an appetizer that I made up; it seemed a natural combination. One Plantain with one Avocado should serve a small dinner party. Takes about 10-15 min. depending on how many you are serving. Warm 1-2 cm of your prefered oil (soy bean or ... [... more]
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Roti bread
Variations on roti are popular throughout the Caribbean and parts of South America, including Guyana and Jamaica. The curry filling can be a potato vegetable curry (like the following recipe which is one of my favorites). In a big bowl, mix ... [... more]
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Pastel de Papas (Potato pie)
After a while, the top of the pie changes colour (because of cooking it) and it taste really good. Here you are the recipe of a typical Chilean food. 1 pice of red pepper cut in little pieces (don't use hot pepper) 1.- The "pino" (we call " [... more]
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Costa Rican White Rice
This is the way my suegra used to make rice every day in Costa Rica. Add 2 cups water, cook uncovered and get a strong boil going for a couple of minutes. Add carrots and salt to taste, reduce heat to low and cover for 10 minutes. Heat oil over ... [... more]
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Soymilk, a vegan chance
Some people can't have milk, not only because of a vegan diet, but because of the lactose that they can not digest. There you are a good milk for them, and for vegan, and for babies too. 1 tablespoon of soy oil. (generally the bottle of vegetable ... [... more]
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Caribbean Rice and Beans
Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onion, carrot, garlic and Scotch bonnet pepper. Stir in the rice, water, coconut milk, beans and seasonings. Over 100 Tasty Meatless Recipes from Around the World Lean Bean Cuisine by Jay Solomon 1 Scotch ... [... more]
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Vegetarian Recipes Around the World - Empanadas
Empanadas are a traditional food in many countries of Latin America. I have seen them in Peru and others, but our empanadas, the chilean empanadas are so special. Obviously most of people eat empanadas with meat, or shellfish, but we do them with ... [... more]
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Ají de Lentejas (Bolivian spicy lentil stew)
Serves 4. Cooking time: 35 minutes. While this recipe is Bolivian, ají is also typical of Peru/Bolivia/Ecuador and northern Chile, as is the salad that accompanies it, the Sarsa. Sarsa: Mix ingredients, and set aside--the longer this sits, the ... [... more]
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Jamaican Yam Casserole
In a greased 1 quart casserole dish, arrange yams and banana. Pour juice over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with pecans and coconut. Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. 1 (16 oz.) can yams, drained 1/2 med. banana, thickly ... [... more]
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