Side dish recipes

Cuban Black Beans

Fully seasoned authentic Cuban black beans

Course: Lunch, Side Dish, Vegan

Keyword: black beans, Sofrito, Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

16 oz Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
2 cans Old Havana Foods Lightly Seasoned Black Beans (do not drain beans)

Instructions

Combine 1 (16 oz) jar Old Havana Foods Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce and 2 (15 oz) cans of Old Havana Foods Lightly Seasoned Black Beans (do not drain beans) in a saucepan over medium low heat. Stir to combine. Cover and heat until bubbly, about 7 to 10 minutes. Serve over rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice
Top with diced onions and red peppers if desired.

Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

Your choice of protein plus Old Havana Foods Sofrito and hoisin sauce

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Sofrito, Stir-fry, Tofu

Servings:

Ingredients

1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
1/4 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
3 teaspoons Vegetable oil we prefer peanut oil
2 medium Zucchini, diced
1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
1 pound your favorite protein chicken, shrimp, beef, pork or tofu
1/4 cup peanuts

Instructions

Pre-heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix Old Havana Foods Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce, hoisin sauce, water and crushed red pepper if using, until well combined.
Add 1 teaspoon oil to preheated skillet and swirl to coat. Sauté zucchini over medium-high heat until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove zucchini from pan and set aside. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and red peppers sautéing 5 minutes and then setting aside. Repeat with remaining oil and protein sautéing approximately 5 to 7 minutes or until raw meat is cooked through.
Return sauteed zucchini and peppers to pan and combine with the cooked protein. Reduce heat to medium. Add sofrito-hoisin mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces. Heat through until bubbly.
Top with peanuts if using. Serve over cooked rice. Enjoy!

Seafood Ceviche with Avocado

Tart and refreshing this seafood ceviche satisfies on a hot summer day!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Salad

Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mediterranean, Mexican, Peruvian, Spanish

Keyword: Avocado, Mojo, Shrimp

Servings: to 6 people

Ingredients

¼ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo – Citrus Garlic Marinade
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup Minced red or yellow onoin
1 pound Cooked seafood, cut into bite-size pieces shrimp, scallops, calamari or firm white fish
Salt and Pepper
1 teaspoon Hot sauce
2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium Avocado

Instructions

In medium bowl combine Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade, tomato paste and olive oil. Add , hot sauce and cilantro if using, mix well. Add onoin and seafood and mix well to coat. Season with salt and pepper and more Mojo Marinade of desired. Stir to combine. Refrigerate up to 4 hours.
Just before serving chop avocado into ½” dice. Add to seafood mixture, combine gently so as not to smash avocado pieces.

Notes

Serve with tortilla or pita chips or as traditionally done in Latina America – with saltines!

Creamy Cuban Inspired Polenta (Tamal en Cazuela)

Creamy Cuban Inspired Polenta from Old Havana Foods

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Creamy Cuban Inspired Polenta (Tamal en Cazuela)

Creamy corn meal cooked with savory Old Havana Foods Sofrito

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Marinating Time15

Total Time40

Course: Brunch, Main Course, Vegan

Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mediterranean

Keyword: cornmeal, Sofrito, Vegan

Servings:

Ingredients

Marinate meat

1 pound Boneless pork or boneless, skinless chicken thighs (can omit for vegan)
½ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo – Citrus Garlic Marinade Do Not Omit

To prepare polenta/tamal en cazuela

2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
16 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
2 teaspoons Sugar
3 cups Chicken broth use vegetable stock for vegan version
1½ cups Yellow cornmeal
to taste Lime juice
Salt and Pepper

Instructions

For Meat Based version

Marinate pork or chicken with Old Havana Foods Mojo – Citrus Garlic Marinade for at least 15 minutes or as long as overnight.
Heat medium stockpot over high heat. Meanwhile drain pork from marinade, reserving both.
Add olive oil to stockpot and swirl to coat bottom. Add drained meat to pot and brown for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
Turn down heat to medium, add Old Havana Foods Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce, sugar and reserved marinade. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
Add chicken broth to pot and stir to combine. Immediately add cornmeal to pot in a steady stream stirring constantly to avoid forming lumps. Bring to a low simmer. Turn heat to very low, cover saucepan and cook approximately 10 minutes until cornmeal is soft and texture is no longer gritty.
Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.

For Vegan version

Omit meat but use all other marinade ingredients. Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
Combine all ingredients in pot and bring to a low boil over medium heat. Continue with steps 5 and 6 as above. If desired for texture, add seasoned sautéed onions and mushrooms to mixture just before serving.

Black Bean & Feta Salad

A savory yet light summer salad with our lightly seasoned black beans, tomatoes, feta and red onion.

Prep Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black beans, feta, summer salad

Servings: to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 15 oz can Old Havana Foods Lightly Seasoned Black Beans
2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Aged balsamic vinegar (high quality)
¼ cup Chopped red onion
⅓ cup Finely chopped tomatoes
⅓ cup Finely chopped red, orange or yellow pepper
⅓ cup Crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well to combine. Add feta and gently toss being careful not to break up feta too much or it will smear. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad

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Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad

Cool and refreshing summer salad with quinoa and black beans for extra protein and fiber!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan

Cuisine: American, Spanish, Vegetarian

Keyword: black beans, Quinoa, summer salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

⅓ cup Quinoa
1 cup Water
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo – Citrus Garlic Marinade
2 teaspoons Honey or your preferred sweetener
¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup Mint leaves, chopped
¼ cup Minced scallions
1 cup Baby arugula leaves
1-15 ounce can Old Havana Foods Lightly Seasoned Black Beans drained but NOT rinsed
½ cup Diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons Minced jalapeños
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small saucepan bring quinoa, water and salt to a low simmer. Cook 15 minutes or until tender and water is absorbed. Allow to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the oil, Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade, honey. cilantro, mint, and scallions. Whisk to combine.
Add the arugula if using, drained Old Havana Foods Lightly Seasoned Black Beans, bell peppers and jalapeños. Toss well to coat with dressing. Add the cooled quinoa, toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve cold or at room temperature.

Spanish Rice

Savory yellow rice made with Old Havana Foods Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce

Prep Time2

Cook Time23

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mexican, Spanish

Keyword: Sofrito, Stovetop, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: to 6 servings

Ingredients

16 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
2 cups Water
1 cup uncooked, white rice we prefer jasmine rice

Instructions

Ina medium saucepan combine 16 ounces of Old Havana Sofrito and water. Stir well. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to lowest setting, add rice, stir well. Cover pot and simmer 18 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring every 5 minutes.

Notes

Our favorite rice to use is jasmine (slightly floral and a little stickier) or basmati – an Indian rice which is more savory (it has a popcorn aroma!) However any rice will work well – only the texture will be slightly different for each type of rice.

Glazed Smokie Links or Meatballs

Smokie Links or Meatballs from Old Havana Foods

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Glazed Smokie Links or Meatballs

Sweet and savory smokie links or meatballs are great for a party/

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time3 5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Meatballs, Smokie links

Servings:

Ingredients

12 ounces Old Havana Foods Zesty Hot Cooking Sauce
1 cup Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ Sauce
2 packages 12 to 14 ounces each mini smoked sausages
OR
1 1/2 pounds Fully cooked meatballs

Instructions

Combine Old Havana Foods Zesty Hot Cooking Sauce, Mango PIneapple BBQ Sauce and smokie links (or meatballs) in a medium stockpot over medium heat.
Bring to simmer, reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes on low heat until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Stir occasionally. Serve with sauce on the side.

Slow Cooker Method

Combine ingredients in slow cooker vessel. Cook covered on high setting for 2 hours, then uncover and cook another hour or until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Stir occasionally. Serve with sauce on the side.

Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Negros)

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Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Negros)

Smooth or

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish

Keyword: black beans, soup

Servings:

Ingredients

16 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
2 – 15 ounce cans Old Havana Foods Lightly Seasoned Black Beans
Sour cream optional topping/garnish
Minced onions optional topping/garnish
Diced jalapenos optional topping/garnish
Cilantro optional topping/garnish
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil optional topping/garnish

Instructions

For a creamy soup blend contents of Old Havana Foods Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce with the entire contents of two cans of Old Havana Foods Lightly Seasoned Black Beans (do not drain) in a blender or food processor or using a stick blender. Process until smooth. Place in saucepan. For a chunky soup combine all ingredients in saucepan but do not blend.
Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through, and bubbly stirring occasionally.
Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream, minced onions and peppers, chopped cilantro and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Notes

Great in a bowl or served over white rice or with tortilla chips as a dip.