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ColombianLentejas a la Colombiana (Colombian Lentil Stew with Rice)
A frugal, satisfying Colombian-style lentil stew built on a simple hogao (tomato‑onion sofrito). Hearty, cheap pantry ingredients feed four and store well for reheating.
1 hr·easyVeganVegetarian
PeruvianCausa Limeña de Lentejas y Champiñones (Layered Peruvian Potato Terrine with Lentils & Mushrooms)
A hearty vegetarian take on causa: ají‑amarillo–seasoned mashed potatoes layered with a warm lentil‑mushroom filling and ripe avocado. Bright, textural and filling enough to satisfy meat eaters.
1 hr 20 min·mediumVegetarian
BrazilianPudim de Leite (Brazilian Caramel Custard)
A home-style Brazilian flan made with sweetened condensed milk, eggs and whole milk set in a glossy caramel. It’s rich, simple to make ahead, and commonly served chilled at family gatherings.
1 hr 25 min·easyVegetarianGluten-free
BrazilianMoqueca de Palmito e Cogumelos (Brazilian coconut-heart-of-palm stew)
A Bahian-style vegetable moqueca that uses hearts of palm and meaty mushrooms in a bright coconut-and-dendê broth — richly flavored and filling enough that nobody will miss the meat.
1 hr·mediumVegetarian
- Mexican
Arroz con Leche (Mexican-Style Rice Pudding)
A creamy, cinnamon-scented home-style Mexican rice pudding—simple pantry ingredients, stovetop method, and a favorite for serving warm or chilled.
45 min·easyVegetarian
- Argentine
Guiso de Lentejas (Argentine Lentil Stew)
A humble, one-pot Argentine-style lentil stew — filling, cheap, and perfect for feeding four. Hearty vegetables, a touch of smoked paprika and lemon brighten the earthy lentils.
1 hr·easyVegetarian
- Mexican
Chiles Rellenos de Queso y Frijol (Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Melting Cheese & Black Beans)
Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with seasoned black beans and melting cheese, lightly battered and fried, finished with a bright homemade salsa roja, crema and queso fresco—rich, hearty and unmistakably Mexican.
1 hr 20 min·mediumVegetarian