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- Puerto Rican
Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew) — High‑Protein
A classic Puerto Rican braised chicken stew made with a bright sofrito, annatto color, olives and capers. Using 2 lb of boneless chicken breast gives this version a very high protein yield — great for training meal prep.
1 hr 20 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Cuban
Yuca con Mojo with Crisp Tostones (Cuban-style, Plant‑Based)
Boiled cassava (yuca) dressed in a garlicky citrus mojo and served with twice‑fried green plantain tostones for crisp contrast. A classic Cuban pairing that's simple, bright, and fully plant‑based.
1 hr·easyVeganGluten-free
- Puerto Rican
Puerto Rican Pernil (Slow-Roasted Garlic-Citrus Pork Shoulder)
A weekend project: a bone-in pork shoulder rubbed with a bright garlic–citrus mojo and slow-roasted until the meat pulls apart and the skin crisps. Make it for a crowd — leftovers are perfect for sandwiches, rice dishes or reheating the next day.
5 hr 45 min·projectGluten-freeDairy-free
- Cuban
Lechón Asado (Cuban Mojo-Roasted Pork Shoulder)
Slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in a garlicky citrus mojo and finished until the exterior is deeply browned and the meat pulls apart — a classic Cuban celebratory roast.
4 hr 30 min·projectGluten-freeDairy-free
- Colombian
Arroz con Pollo (Colombian One‑Pot Chicken and Rice)
A classic Colombian one‑pot arroz con pollo — chicken seared for color, a cilantro‑scallion sofrito, annatto for authentic color, and rice cooked in the same pan so cleanup is minimal. Good for weeknight family dinners or easy meal‑prep.
50 min·easyGluten-freeDairy-free
- Brazilian
Frango com Quiabo (Brazilian Chicken with Okra)
A classic Minas Gerais-style stew of seared chicken and tender okra in a light tomato-onion braise. Protein-forward and satisfying for training days, it pairs naturally with rice.
1 hr 15 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Portuguese
Caldo Verde (One‑Pot Portuguese Kale & Potato Soup)
A classic Portuguese one‑pot soup of silky potato broth and shredded kale — comforting, pantry‑friendly, and made with a single pot for minimal washing up. Serve as written for a vegan, or finish with slices of chouriço if you want the traditional smoky note.
45 min·easyVeganVegetarian
- Spanish
Lentejas con Verduras y Pimentón (Spanish Lentil Stew)
A humble, budget-friendly Spanish lentil stew built on a simple sofrito and smoky pimentón. Hearty, filling and easy to stretch to feed four for very little.
55 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Italian
Sicilian Caponata (Eggplant Agrodolce)
A classic Sicilian sweet-and-sour eggplant stew served warm or room temperature as an antipasto, side or light main. It balances fried eggplant with tomatoes, olives, capers and a bright red-wine vinegar agrodolce.
1 hr 5 min·mediumVeganVegetarian
- Kenyan
Uji wa Mahindi (Kenyan Cornmeal Porridge)
A smooth, comforting Kenyan breakfast porridge made from fine maize flour (cornmeal). It’s quick, budget-friendly, and easy to adapt — serve thick with fruit or thinner as a sipping uji.
20 min·easyVegetarianGluten-free
- Senegalese
Mafé (Senegalese Peanut Beef Stew) — Make‑Ahead
A rich West African peanut stew of braised beef and vegetables that tastes even better after a day in the fridge. Makes a large batch for lunches or dinners through the week.
2 hr 25 min·mediumDairy-free
- Nigerian
Ewa Aganyin (Mashed Black‑Eyed Peas with Spicy Pepper Oil)
A very cheap, filling Nigerian street‑food tray: gently mashed black‑eyed peas topped with a concentrated, spicy palm‑oil pepper sauce. Economical, make‑ahead, and great with bread or fried plantain.
1 hr 20 min·easyVeganGluten-free
- Tunisian
Kefta Mkaouara — Tunisian Spiced Meatballs in Tomato with Poached Eggs
Hearty Tunisian kefta (spiced ground beef) simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce, finished with eggs poached in the sauce — a high-protein, training-friendly one-pan main.
1 hr·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Egyptian
Ful Medames (Egyptian Stewed Fava Beans)
A classic Egyptian breakfast staple: slow-simmered fava beans seasoned with lemon, garlic and cumin and finished with fresh tomato, parsley and olive oil. Hearty, budget-friendly and great for meal prep.
1 hr 45 min·easyVeganVegetarian
- Moroccan
Vegetarian Moroccan Chickpea & Preserved‑Lemon Tagine
A richly spiced, slow‑braised Moroccan tagine of chickpeas, sweet potato and carrots brightened with preserved lemon and olives — hearty and entirely meatless.
1 hr 20 min·mediumVegetarianVegan
- Syrian
Shorbet Adas — Syrian Red Lentil Soup
A quick, gently spiced Syrian red lentil soup (shorbet adas) that’s comforting and weeknight-fast — brightened with lemon and topped with crisp parsley and caramelized garlic oil.
27 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Lebanese
Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake)
A home-style Lebanese tray cake flavored with turmeric and anise (or mahlab), topped with toasted pine nuts and sesame. It’s lightly sweet, tender, and easy to make for coffee or an everyday dessert.
50 min·easyVegetarianDairy-free
- Pakistani
Chicken Karahi (Pakistani Tomato, Ginger & Green‑Chili Karahi)
A classic Pakistani one‑pan chicken cooked in a hot karahi (wok) with ripe tomatoes, ginger and green chilies. Fast, bright and perfect with steamed rice or plain naan.
50 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- South Indian
Puliyodarai (Tamarind Rice) — make-ahead South Indian lunch rice
Tangy, spiced tamarind rice that keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better after a day. Make a batch and eat it across the week as a ready-to-eat lunch or alongside curries.
50 min·mediumVeganGluten-free