Puerto Rican Pastelon – Vegan Recipe

This Puerto Rican Pastelon is vegan, packed with Caribbean flavors, sweet and savory, and easy to make. This casserole dish is the perfect comfort food for your family or any gathering. It will be your favorite casserole easy recipe! 

Puerto Rican Pastelon - Vegetarian Recipe

This Puerto Rican Pastelon is my version adapted from my abuela’s recipe. Pastelon is a classic Puerto Rican casserole dish layered with sweet plantains, stuffed with ground meat, vegetables, and bound together with beaten eggs. That is why some people refer to it as the Puerto Rican Lasagna. This version is vegan, easy to make, sweet and savory, and it will be your favorite! Every family on the island has a different way to make pastelon. I adapted my recipe from my grandma to make it vegan.

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Puerto Rican Chorizo Soup – Vegan Recipe

Puerto Rican Chorizo Soup – Vegan Recipe

This Puerto Rican Chorizo Soup is my meatless version of the traditional recipe. This hearty soup is the perfect comfort food for cold and rainy days. Great for fall and winter!

In Puerto Rico, chorizo soup is a Spanish colonial legacy. Have you tried chorizo? Chorizo is a type of pork sausage that is popular in Spanish cuisine. It is made from pork, paprika, and other spices, and is typically cured and smoked.

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Puerto Rican Vegan Sancocho

Puerto Rican Vegan Sancocho

Puerto Rican Vegan Sancocho is a one-pot recipe, easy to make, and filled with Caribbean flavors. A vegan version of the traditional stew that is common in Latin American Cuisine.

What is sancocho?

Firstly, let’s talk about the word sancocho. The word comes from the Spanish verb sancochar (meaning “to parboil” in English), and it’s a traditional stew very common in Latin American countries, like the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. It originated in the Spanish Canary Islands as a fish-stew soup. Canary islanders who immigrated to Latin America brought sancocho to Latin America.

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Asparagus Mushrooms and Cheese Galette

Asparagus Mushrooms and Cheese Galette

This Asparagus Mushrooms and Cheese Galette is packed with delicious flavors that everyone will love. This is a great but simple recipe for your spring and summer get-togethers. Also, a great idea for a quick meal or appetizer. 

This Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Cheese Galette is easy to make and it’s loaded with seasonal veggies and flavorful cheeses. Can we all agree that puff pastry is so delicious and versatile? You can use any kind of cheese for this recipe. If you are vegan, simply replace the cheeses with your favorite vegan cheese alternatives. With all the vegan cheese alternatives that we have nowadays, you can easily make it vegan. 

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Smashed Chickpea Avocado Spread – Vegan

Smashed Chickpea Avocado Spread – Vegan
This Smashed Chickpea Avocado Spread is healthy, delicious, and easy to make. This recipe is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
If you are looking for a healthy recipe that takes just a few minutes to make, look no further. This spread is not only delicious but easy to make and packed with nutrients. Furthermore, this simple recipe will impress your guests and family. Feel free to add more veggies or seasoning. Even though I called this recipe smashed chickpea avocado spread, you can blend all the ingredients and turn it into hummus.

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