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Puerto Rican Verdura Recipe

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Description

Puerto Rican verdura is a traditional dish consisting of a variety of vegetables cooked in a flavorful broth. This dish is a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine and is often served as a side dish or as a main course with rice and beans.

Prep Time

The prep time for this dish is approximately 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this dish is approximately 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Wooden spoon

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the green and red bell peppers and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the sweet potato and carrot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  5. Add the tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper and stir until the vegetables are coated.
  6. Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  8. Add the sliced yellow squash and zucchini and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes until all of the vegetables are tender.
  9. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve hot as a side dish or over rice and beans as a main course.

Notes

This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

Nutrition Info

This recipe serves 6 and contains approximately:
  • Calories: 150
  • Total fat: 5g
  • Saturated fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 28g
  • Dietary fiber: 6g
  • Sugars: 9g
  • Protein: 4g

Recipe Tips

  • You can use any combination of vegetables that you like in this recipe. Other great options include eggplant, butternut squash, and mushrooms.
  • If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen vegetables instead. Just be sure to thaw them before adding them to the pot.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño pepper to the pot.
  • This dish is even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead of time and reheat it when you're ready to serve.

Enjoy!


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