Black Bean & Feta Salad
A savory yet light summer salad with our lightly seasoned black beans, tomatoes, feta and red onion.
Servings: 4 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.
Black Bean Burgers with Raisin Sofrito Ketchup and Creamy Lime Spread
Vegetarian burgers with a sweet and savory ketchup and zesty sour cream and lime sauce
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2-15 ounce cans Old Havana Foods Lightly Seasoned Black Beans drained, NOT rinsed
- 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- Pinch Crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup Oats, uncooked
- 4 teaspoons Olive oil
- 6 Hamburger buns
- Your favorite cheese, sliced (optional)
- Raisin Sofrito Ketchup
- Creamy Lime Spread
Raisin Sofrito Ketchup
- 1 cup Raisins, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Boiling water
- 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
Creamy Lime Spread
- 1/2 cup Sour cream or mayonnaise
- Zest from 1 lime
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 cloves Garlic, crushed and/or minced into a paste
- 12 tablespoon Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
- Meanwhile, mash drained Old Havana Foods Black Beans with a potato masher or pastry blender (or pulse in food processor) until coarsely chopped but not pureed. Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and dry oats. Lightly mix until well combined.
- Form bean mixture into 6 even patties to match shape of buns and set aside.
- Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to preheated skillet and swirl to coat. Sauté 3 burgers over medium-high heat until crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. If using cheese place on burger patties and allow to melt. Repeat with remaining olive oil and burgers.
- Spread bottom bun with 2 tablespoons Raisin Sofrito Ketchup (see recipe below.) Top with cooked burger patty and Creamy Lime Spread (see recipe below.) Enjoy!
Raisin Sofrito Ketchup
- Place all ingredients in large measuring cup or blender jar and process/blend to desired texture. (Raisins can be softened with boiling water for a few minutes first for a slightly softer texture.)
Creamy Lime Spread
- Combine the sour cream (or mayonnaise), lime zest, lime juice, olive oil and garlic in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Negros)
Smooth or
Servings: 4
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.
Creamy Cuban Inspired Polenta (Tamal en Cazuela)
Creamy corn meal cooked with savory Old Havana Foods Sofrito
Servings: 4
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.
Cuban Black Beans
Fully seasoned authentic Cuban black beans
Servings: 6
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.
Eggs in Savory Sauce (Huevos en Cazuela a.k.a. Shakshuka)
Eggs nestled in a delicious sauce of tomatoes, onion and garlic
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Per single egg portion you'd like to prepare:
- ½ cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito OR Chili Cubano OR Zesty Hot Cooking Sauce
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
- Choose ONE of the following Old Havana Foods cooking sauces:½ cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito (for a rich, more savory flavor) OR ½ cup Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano (for a lighter, tomato flavor) OR½ cup Old Havana Foods Zesty Hot Cooking Sauce (for a very spicy tomato flavor)
- Mix sauce with ¼ cup water in a non-stick skillet. Warm over medium heat until just bubbling.
- Make a well in the seasoning mixture with the back of a large spoon. Break egg into the well. Cover, cook 3 to 5 minutes until white is set and yolk cooked to desired doneness.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
Serve with tortillas, chips, pita, roti, naan or toasted bread.
Recipe can be doubled, tripled or quadrupled if made in a large nonstick skillet with lid.
Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad
Cool and refreshing summer salad with quinoa and black beans for extra protein and fiber!
Servings: 6
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.
Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao
Your choice of protein plus Old Havana Foods Sofrito and hoisin sauce
Servings: 4
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!
Spanish Rice
Savory yellow rice made with Old Havana Foods Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
Servings: 4 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.