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      • Arroz con Pollo (Spanish Chicken with Rice)
      • Braised Beef Short Ribs with Wine
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      • Eggs in Savory Sauce (Huevos en Cazuela a.k.a. Shakshuka)
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Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes

Black Bean Feta Salad from Old Havana Foods
Black Bean & Feta Salad
Black bean burger with sofrito ketchup and creamy lime spread from Old Havana Foods
Black bean burger with sofrito ketchup and creamy lime spread
Black Bean Soup from Old Havana Foods
Creamy Black Bean Soup
Creamy Cuaban Inspired Polenta from Old Havana Foods
Creamy Cuban Inspired Polenta (Tamal en Cazuela)
Eggs in Savory Sauce Shakshuka from Old Havana Foods
Eggs in Savory Sauce a.k.a. Shakshuka
Spanish Rice from Old Havana Foods
Savory Spanish Rice
Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad from Old Havana Foods
Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad
Black Bean Feta Salad from Old Havana Foods
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Black Bean & Feta Salad

A savory yet light summer salad with our lightly seasoned black beans, tomatoes, feta and red onion.
Prep Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black beans, feta, summer salad
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 mediuim 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 burger with sofrito ketchup and creamy lime spread from Old Havana Foods
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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
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black beans, Lime, Panfry, Sandwich, Vegetarian
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 from Old Havana Foods
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Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Negros)

Smooth or
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: black beans, soup
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito
  • 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 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 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 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Marinating Time15 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Brunch, Main Course, Vegan
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mediterranean
Keyword: cornmeal, Sofrito, Vegan
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.
Eggs in Savory Sauce Huevos en Cazuela Shakshuka from Old Havana Foods
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Eggs in Savory Sauce (Huevos en Cazuela a.k.a. Shakshuka)

Eggs nestled in a delicious sauce of tomatoes, onion and garlic
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time7 mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mediterranean, Mexican, Spanish, Vegetarian
Keyword: Eggs, Sofrito, Vegetarian
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) OR
    ½ 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 from Old Havana Foods
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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 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan
Cuisine: American, Spanish, Vegetarian
Keyword: black beans, Quinoa, summer salad, Vegan, Vegetarian
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.
Spanish Rice from Old Havana Foods
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Spanish Rice

Savory yellow rice made with Old Havana Foods Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time23 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mexican, Spanish
Keyword: Sofrito, Stovetop, Vegan, Vegetarian
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.
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