costa rican and healthy

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Recipes

Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)

(3 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

A recipe from Costa Rica Guide, this is delicious! I love heart of palm. MORE»

Recipe #307292

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Costa Rican White Rice

Posted by Chef #795665  

This is the way my suegra used to make rice every day in Costa Rica. MORE»

Recipe #293178

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Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Johnny Ringo  

This recipe was actually posted by TheMom51 in her reply to Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans). I thought I'd post it as a searchable recipe. Her original comment was: Just thought I'd add my Costa Rican daughter-in-law's recipe. It uses the traditional Salsa Lizano... MORE»

Recipe #292846

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Guadalupe's Guacamole

(7 reviews) Posted by Vicki in CT  

The best guacamole you will ever eat. Caution...addictive. MORE»

Recipe #229328

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Simple Beet Salad (Ensalada Russa)

(1 reviews) Posted by Cheerleader  

This is a fairly typical Costa Rican recipe for beet salad using the holy trinity of Costa Rican cooking: Onions, cilantro, and sweet red pepper. Please don't use anything other than fresh beets, it just wont compare. MORE»

Recipe #225550

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Platanos Maduros (Costa Rican Fried Ripe Plantains)

Posted by godsjoyfulkid  

I learned to make these from my friend Adrián Marchena while I spent a semester of college in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. I have not personally made these, but I stood next to him in his kitchen as he gave me step-by-step instructions. These... MORE»

Recipe #187284

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Costa Rican Tilapia

(12 reviews) Posted by SouthernBell2627  

This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish! MORE»

Recipe #154129

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Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

(23 reviews) Posted by Ang11002  

MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan. MORE»

Recipe #80130

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Plantain Soup

(6 reviews) Posted by Ang11002  

I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains. MORE»

Recipe #79384

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Mango-Avocado Salad with Lime

(1 reviews) Posted by Meredith K.  

This salad is beautiful, refreshing and delicious! I got this from my sister, but originally it came from a cookbook — I don't know which one. Prep time does not include time to chill before serving. MORE»

Recipe #65604

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Mango-Avocado Salsa

(6 reviews) Posted by Calla Lily  

This is an easy tropical dish that is full of flavor! I like to serve it with chips, or as a side dish. It would be easy to try slightly different versions by adding lime juice, ginger, pineapple, or jalapenos, depending on your personal taste. If... MORE»

Recipe #65395

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Green Rice

(5 reviews) Posted by James Craig  

This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this. MORE»

Recipe #48630

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Costa Rican Gallo Pinto ( Black Beans & Rice)

(3 reviews) Posted by Bergy  

This is one good rice & beans recipe - if you wish you can use kidney or other beans, still good MORE»

Recipe #31096

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Avocado Mango Salad

(4 reviews) Posted by Shannon in VA  

I bruise easily, and Vitamin A is the key. I try to find interesting ways to serve Avocado because it is so rich in Vitamin A. (I don't worry about the fat in Avocado). This goes well as a side dish for Enchiladas, Quesadillas or any Mexican style... MORE»

Recipe #30239

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Ceviche With Ahi Tuna

(1 reviews) Posted by Top Banana  

This is my own creation using both modern and traditional ceviche methods. The key of course is fresh fresh Ahi. There's nothing better. Like 'butter'. chef@restaurantbeast.comOne of the reasons that a really terrific Ceviche is , well, really... MORE»

Recipe #27396

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Costa Rican Stuffed Tortilla

(1 reviews) Posted by Bergy  

This recipe is great for using up leftovers (use beef, chicken, pork or go vegetarian) Any way this is very tasty inexpensive dish to serve. MORE»

Recipe #24375

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