Food Cultura & Baking
Vegan Rellenos de Papa is the meatless version of one of our favorite frituras in Puerto Rico. These are made from mashed potatoes stuffed with seasoned meat, then deep-fried to golden perfection. Traditionally, these savory potato balls are filled with ground beef. Today, we're giving this classic a vegan makeover that doesn’t compromise taste. They [...]
Vegan Canoas de Plátano Maduro are ripe plantains that are slit open, stuffed with a savory beefless ground mixture, and then baked until tender and delicious. The result is a boat-like dish that's both visually appealing and mouth-wateringly tasty. Undoubtedly, Puerto Rican cuisine is a vibrant mixture of flavors and traditions. One dish that stands [...]
This Vegan Tripleta Sandwich is the ultimate meatless version of the classic Puerto Rican Tripleta Sandwich. My Vegan Tripleta is made with tofu, beefless steak tips, and portobello mushrooms with the perfect Puerto Rican flavors but without the meat. What is a Tripleta? Before I tell you how to make a vegan tripleta sandwich, let's [...]
Puerto Rican Arepas are delicious fried bread made with wheat flour and perfectly fried. These are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. You can eat them by pairing them with rice and beans, filling them with avocado, cheese, or any other filling. I enjoy them with a warm cup of coffee for [...]
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 [...]