Vegans because we don't need dead animal flesh inside our bodies it depletes our vitality, our mental powers and make us feel exhausted. We don't want to support factory farms and their unnecessary process of killing millions of animals for food.
"Ricans" because we're native Puerto Ricans people who were born and raised in the Caribbean island, Puerto Rico "La isla del Encanto" which means "The Island of Enchantment".
Get ready for our new recipes made with our own non-dairy cheeses. Vegan Ricans had been fermenting and culturing food to offer you a new variety of nutritious meals. Next recipe Vegan "Mozzarella" Fritters with Pesto Sauce. Simply delicious...
(Garbanzo patty, Avocado, Raw Nut Cheeses, Spirulina, Tomatoes and cooked Rainbow Chard)
Indulge yourself in the richness of a wholesome, natural and cruelty-free patty. This small golden crispy cake made of Garbanzo beans (also known as Chickpeas) is the perfect cooked meal for vegans and vegetarians on soy-free and gluten-free diets. Garbanzos can be found dried or canned in most supermarkets. The tasty dish can be prepared with sprouted garbanzos to increase the nutritional value of the food. Raw-food chef, Renée Loux Underkoffler, mentioned in her book Living Cuisine: "Sprouting transforms seeds (nut, bean or grain) from a dry, dormant storehouse of nutrition into a wealth of bioavailable vitamins, minerals and protein that is rich in enzymes for easy digestion." Garbanzos are a good source of protein, Iron, Calcium, Potassium and Vitamin A.
Recipe: (4 servings) 2 1/2 cup dried Garbanzos 1 Carrot 3 Crimini mushrooms 1/2 Onion 1/2 Jalapeño 1/2 stem of Celery 1/2 Red Bell Pepper Sea Salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 2 leaves -Rainbow Chard (leafy veggie)
In a small pot boil garbanzo beans (for about 2 hours) until tender. If you are using sprouted garbanzos boil for about 20 minutes. Drain water and put garbanzos in a food processor. Puree until the mixture get a very thick consistency. You can also mash the garbanzos with a mortar.
Saute veggies (mushrooms, carrot, onion, jalapeño, celery and red pepper). Combine them with garbanzo mixture. Add sea salt, black pepper and any other spices you like. Shape the mixture into 4 small patties. Fry the garbanzo cakes on each side until golden brown. Bake them in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes.
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You can serve this succulent veggie patty either on sliced bread or bun. However, I highly recommend it with green leafy vegetables to stay healthy and fit. The garbanzo mixture can be served as baby food or as a sandwich spread. If you don't like to cook frequently make a large batch of uncooked Garbanzo patties and store them in the freezer for future meals.
Cassava or Yucca is known as "Yuca"(eu-kah) in Spanish and belongs to the Tropical Veggie Root family like sweet potatoes and yams. People from Latin America and the Caribbean cook Cassava in many different ways. The most famous dishes in Puerto Rico are "Yuca" fritters and boiled "Yuca al Mojo" (moh- ho). This starchy veggie has a mild flavor so try to combine it with spices or curries. If you live in the United States or Canada you can find Cassava in the freezer isle at an Asian grocery store or Hispanic/Latino market. Yucca is a good source of Carbohydrates for people on a gluten-free diet. So next time you throw a dinner party, surprise your guests with this tasty Puerto Rican style dish. Enjoy it guys. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
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Recipe: (2 servings)
Boiled Veggie: 2 Cassava or Yucca Do not defrost the Cassava. Place it in a pot with cold water. Bring it to a boil until tender.
"Mojo" Sauce: 1 onion 1 orange pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup cooking oil 1/4 cup vinegar 3 slices of elephant garlic 3 or 4 bay leaves sea salt to taste black peppercorns red pepper flakes
In a saucepan pour cooking oil and olive oil. Add onions and orange peppers. Pour vinegar and add bay leaves, black peppercorns, garlic and red pepper flakes. Add sea salt to the mixture and heat it up for 15 to 20 minutes until the veggies are cooked.
Filling: 2 thick tomato slices (add ground pepper, put it in pan and sauté until the slices have browned.) 1 avocado ( cut it in slices)
Balsamic Reduction: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp organic molasses 1 tsp organic ground ginger red pepper flakes to taste
In a saucepan pour balsamic vinegar, molasses syrup, add ground ginger and red pepper flakes. Heat it up and stir until the liquid turns into a glaze.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year with a glass of "Coquito" (Coh-ki-toh).
This recipe is very easy to make you just combine the ingredients, blend them, store the mixture in a glass bottle and refrigerate it for a few hours. Top with nutmeg or cinnamon.
Ingredients: 1 can Coconut milk 1 can Cream of Coconut 1 cup Almond milk 2 cups Bacardi rum
A few days ago I had cravings of my favorite Grandma's soup "Asopao de Gandules" Green Pigeon Pea Soup, and we decided to make the dish and share the recipe with all the people that enjoy a flavorful meal on these days of low temperatures and rain. Warm up your body with this Puerto Rican style veggie soup which is very low in Saturated fat, Cholesterol, a good source of Protein and Fiber. (nutritiondata.com)
How to make "Asopao" (soup)
Recipe: (serve for 6 to 8 people) 1 Carrot 1 Celery stick 1/2 red pepper 1/2 white onion 1/2 red onion 1 1/2 cup diced potato 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 cup diced pumpkin 2 cans of green pigeon peas 1 cup of Corn kernels 4 cups of water 2 cloves of garlic 1/4 tbsp cummin 1 tsp chili powder 1 veggie bouillon cube sea salt to taste
Heat the oil in a large pot, add white onions, red onions, garlic and celery , sauté for 2 minutes, add the red pepper and corn, sauté for another 3 minutes, add potato, pumpkin, carrot and cummin, stir all the mixture, add cilantro, green pigeon peas and the veggie bouillon cube, pour 4 cups of water, add the chili powder and Sea Salt, stir for a 1 minute and if it taste good let the soup cook for 35 minutes. Serve with white rice and green salad...
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