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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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    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

    Recipe #79384

    Plantain Soup
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    I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your...

    Plantain Soup

    By Ang11002 on December 21, 2003

    Recipe #79384

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    "I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

    10 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

    Guadalupe's Guacamole
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    The best guacamole you will ever eat. Caution...addictive.

    Guadalupe's Guacamole

    Recipe #229328

    Guadalupe's Guacamole

    By Vicki in CT on May 22, 2007

    Recipe #229328

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    "The best guacamole you will ever eat. Caution...addictive."

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    Ingredients: fresh cilantro, jalapenos...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #48630

    Green Rice
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    This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this.

    Green Rice

    By James Craig on December 13, 2002

    Recipe #48630

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    "This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this."

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    Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #96223

    Gallitos De Papa from Costa Rica
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    Another imitation from my trip to Costa Rica. A very typical side dish- potatoes cooked and served on corn tortillas, called "gallitos" in Costa...

    Gallitos De Papa from Costa Rica

    By alijen on July 23, 2004

    Recipe #96223

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    "Another imitation from my trip to Costa Rica. A very typical side dish- potatoes cooked and served on corn tortillas, called "gallitos" in Costa Rica. ("Papas" are potatoes)."

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    Ingredients: coriander, corn tortillas...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #31096

    Costa Rican Gallo Pinto ( Black Beans & Rice)
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    This is one good rice & beans recipe - if you wish you can use kidney or other beans, still good

    Costa Rican Gallo Pinto ( Black Beans & Rice)

    By Bergy on June 12, 2002

    Recipe #31096

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    "This is one good rice & beans recipe - if you wish you can use kidney or other beans, still good"

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    Ingredients: coriander, sweet bell peppers...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 17 mins

    Recipe #307164

    Salsa from Costa Rica!
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    A typical Costa Rican recipe for salsa, which is served with black beans, black bean soup, rice, etc. . Adapted from Lifelines magazine. Enjoy!

    Salsa from Costa Rica!

    By Sharon123 on June 4, 2008

    Recipe #307164

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    "A typical Costa Rican recipe for salsa, which is served with black beans, black bean soup, rice, etc. . Adapted from Lifelines magazine. Enjoy!"

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    Ingredients: fresh cilantro, lemon juice...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:35 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)
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    A recipe from Costa Rica Guide, this is delicious! I love heart of palm.

    Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)

    Recipe #307292

    Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)

    By Sharon123 on June 4, 2008

    Recipe #307292

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    "A recipe from Costa Rica Guide, this is delicious! I love heart of palm."

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    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, hearts of palm...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Recipe #65604

    Mango-Avocado Salad with Lime
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    This salad is beautiful, refreshing and delicious! I got this from my sister, but originally it came from a cookbook -- I don't know which one. Prep...

    Mango-Avocado Salad with Lime

    By Meredith K. on June 26, 2003

    Recipe #65604

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    "This salad is beautiful, refreshing and delicious! I got this from my sister, but originally it came from a cookbook -- I don't know which one. Prep time does not include time to chill before serving."

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    Ingredients: cucumbers, garlic...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:40 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #59660

    A Unique & Yummy Salsa!
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    I am a a stickler for using fresh ingredients so when my boyfriend from 5 years ago made this up for the first time I cringed! Pardon me for saying so,...

    A Unique & Yummy Salsa!

    By Lottidawe on April 15, 2003

    Recipe #59660

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    "I am a a stickler for using fresh ingredients so when my boyfriend from 5 years ago made this up for the first time I cringed! Pardon me for saying so, but if I hadn't have been living with him I never would have eaten it! Hahahaha!!!! The boyfriend is long gone but this is the only salsa I'll eat! If you aren't used to cilantro it may take a few minutes..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, Hunts tomato sauce...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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