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    Costa Rican Recipes

    From Black Bean and Egg Soup to Fried Plantains, our members' favorite Costa Rican recipes highlight the best of this Latin cuisine.

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    Costa Rican Black Bean Soup

    Costa Rican Black Bean Soup

    By Enjolinfam

    12 Reviews

    Costa Rican Raisin Cake

    Costa Rican Raisin Cake

    Costa-Rican Hearts of Palm Salad

    Costa-Rican Hearts of Palm Salad

    Costa Rican Marinade

    Costa Rican Marinade

    Most Popular Costa Rican Recipes

    Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
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    I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as "spotted rooster", and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost...

    Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

    Recipe #78747

    Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

    By Kozmic Blues on December 13, 2003

    Recipe #78747

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    "I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as "spotted rooster", and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost every day. The addition of ginger and Worcestershire adds a quite unique flavor to this dish."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

    57 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
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    MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan.

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    Recipe #80130

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    By Ang11002 on January 5, 2004

    Recipe #80130

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    "MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan."

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    Ingredients: cooking spray, plantains...

    35 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Crab Salad (Maryland)
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    This is a personal recipe -- tried and true -- made time and time again. I use this in the good ol summa' time, but can be used during the rest of...

    Crab Salad (Maryland)

    Recipe #225028

    Crab Salad (Maryland)

    By Andi of Longmeadow Farm on April 27, 2007

    Recipe #225028

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    "This is a personal recipe -- tried and true -- made time and time again. I use this in the good ol summa' time, but can be used during the rest of the year as well. Normally, I buy "cold steamed blue crabs" from our local fish market, that are bursting with flavor after resting in the unique Maryland seasoning. I pick the meat, and make..."

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    Ingredients: dry mustard, garlic powder...

    24 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Recipe #471608

    Maurice's Guaro Sour
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    Maurice, the bartender at Tortuguero Lodge in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, tought me how to make this awesome drink! It is very sweet and sour with a kick...

    Maurice's Guaro Sour

    By JasoFett on January 8, 2012

    Recipe #471608

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    "Maurice, the bartender at Tortuguero Lodge in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, tought me how to make this awesome drink! It is very sweet and sour with a kick of Guaro (a white rum from Costa Rica)"

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    Ingredients: carbonated lemon-lime beverage, limes...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Recipe #467733

    Budin - Costa Rican Baked Pudding
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    This delicious dessert is a cross between a custard and a bread pudding. In fact, it starts its life as a stale french roll or baguette. This recipe...

    Budin - Costa Rican Baked Pudding

    By Jostlori on November 7, 2011

    Recipe #467733

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    "This delicious dessert is a cross between a custard and a bread pudding. In fact, it starts its life as a stale french roll or baguette. This recipe is from a Costa Rican foodie website: recetasdecostarica.com but obviously, the recipes are all in Spanish! Be sure the bread is old and dry. You can personalize this recipe in so many tasty ways......"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, French bread...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

    Recipe #456161

    Costa Rican Chicken Nuggets
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    posted for ZWT 7. Prep time includes chill time.

    Costa Rican Chicken Nuggets

    By Nasseh on May 15, 2011

    Recipe #456161

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    "posted for ZWT 7. Prep time includes chill time."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, eggs, hot sauce...

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    Prep Time:2 hrs 30 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins

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    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
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    MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan.

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    Recipe #80130

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    By Ang11002 on January 5, 2004

    Recipe #80130

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    "MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan."

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    Ingredients: cooking spray, plantains...

    35 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Costa Rican Tilapia
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    This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    Recipe #154129

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    By SouthernBell2627 on January 31, 2006

    Recipe #154129

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    "This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!"

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    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano leaves...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad
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    This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated.

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

    Recipe #81260

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

    By Bergy on January 16, 2004

    Recipe #81260

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    "This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated."

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    Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, hearts of palm...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
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    MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan.

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    Recipe #80130

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    By Ang11002 on January 5, 2004

    Recipe #80130

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    "MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan."

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    Ingredients: cooking spray, plantains...

    35 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad
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    This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated.

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

    Recipe #81260

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

    By Bergy on January 16, 2004

    Recipe #81260

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    "This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated."

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    Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, hearts of palm...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #65395

    Mango-Avocado Salsa
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    This is an easy tropical dish that is full of flavor! I like to serve it with chips, or as a side dish. It would be easy to try slightly different versions...

    Mango-Avocado Salsa

    By Calla Lily on June 24, 2003

    Recipe #65395

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    "This is an easy tropical dish that is full of flavor! I like to serve it with chips, or as a side dish. It would be easy to try slightly different versions by adding lime juice, ginger, pineapple, or jalapenos, depending on your personal taste. If you have any other suggestions, I would love to hear them! Thanks!"

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    Ingredients: garlic salt, mangoes...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad
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    This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated.

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

    Recipe #81260

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

    By Bergy on January 16, 2004

    Recipe #81260

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    "This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated."

    View Full Recipe

    Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, hearts of palm...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Costa Rican Tilapia
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    This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    Recipe #154129

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    By SouthernBell2627 on January 31, 2006

    Recipe #154129

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    "This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!"

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    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano leaves...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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