COUNTRY: COSTA RICA
Hearts of palm salad
4p |
15min. |
Ingredients: 2 16-ounce cans of hearts of palm
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tab... | Instructions: Drain the hearts of palm, cut them into ½-inch pieces, and put them into a large bowl.
Stir in the red peppe...
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Spinach and black bean quesadillas
Vegetarian |
6p |
55min. |
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup cooked spinach
1 pinch... | Instructions: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno...
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Gallo pinto (costa rican rice and beans)
Vegetarian |
6p |
30min. |
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice, cooked
1 cup black beans, cooked
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tsp oil
2 tablespoons coriander (cilantro), chopped
Salt... | Instructions: Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat for a minute.
Add chopped onions and saute until they are well browned and translucent.
Turn the heat down t...
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Rice pudding
Vegetarian |
4p |
80min. |
Ingredients: 2 cups (470 ml) rice
4 cups (950 ml) milk
4 cups (950 ml) sugar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cloves or 6 whole cloves
1/2 teasp... | Instructions: Cook rice uncovered in 8 cups of water for 45 minutes until rice is quite soft.
Stir in other ingredients and simme...
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Hearts of palm parmesan salad
Vegetarian |
4p |
15min. |
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and rinsed
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped (use white and green parts)
2 tablespoons extra vi... | Instructions: Cut the hearts of palm into 1/2" wide pieces.
Combine all but the parmesan ingredients in a large bowl.
Toss and al...
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Tangy plantain saute
Vegetarian |
4p |
45min. |
Ingredients: 2 green plantains, diced into cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
5 medium sized mushrooms, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro... | Instructions: Green plantain: First ensure that the green plantains have been refrigerated overnight. This will make them easier to...
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Costa rican terrine with coconut-date vinaigrette
Vegetarian |
8p |
60min. |
Ingredients: 3 large potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into large chunks
2 canned chipotle chiles, seeded
2 cups milk
Salt and white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons unflavored ... | Instructions: To prepare the terrine, combine the potatoes, chipotles, and milk in a large saucepan. Bring the milk to a gentle boi...
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Costa rica stuffed chili
6p |
60min. |
Ingredients: 6 big red sweet chilis
1 garlic
150 g of minced pork
2 sp. of oil
1 small onion
1 small chopped tomato
1/4 tsp. of pepper.
2 cups of grounded beans
1 tsp. of salt
5 sp. of milk cream
100g of... | Instructions: Bake the chili in the oven for 30 minutes approximately. You can do it also in the microwave, inside of a plastic bag...
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Costa rican style rice
Vegetarian |
4p |
30min. |
Ingredients: 1 cup white long grain rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup white onions, chopped
1/2 cup red bell peppers, chopped
1 whole clove garlic, peeled
1 3/4 cups water
Salt to taste... | Instructions: Rinse rice in a strainer until water runs clear. Let it dry in strainer.
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium. Add rice. S...
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Costa rica plantain soup
4p |
70min. |
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4-4 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 green planta... | Instructions: Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic.
Cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minut...
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Costa rican terrine with coconut-date vinaigrette
4p |
120min. |
Ingredients: Terrine:
3 large potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into large chunks
2 canned chipotle chilies, seeded
2 cups milk
Salt to taste
White pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teas... | Instructions: To prepare the terrine, combine the potatoes, chipotles, and milk in a large saucepan.
Bring the milk to a gentle b...
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