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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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    Quick & Easy Costa Rican Recipes

    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

    Avocado Mango Salad
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    I bruise easily, and Vitamin A is the key. I try to find interesting ways to serve Avocado because it is so rich in Vitamin A. (I don't worry about...

    Avocado Mango Salad

    Recipe #30239

    Avocado Mango Salad

    By Shannon in VA on June 3, 2002

    Recipe #30239

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    "I bruise easily, and Vitamin A is the key. I try to find interesting ways to serve Avocado because it is so rich in Vitamin A. (I don't worry about the fat in Avocado). This goes well as a side dish for Enchiladas, Quesadillas or any Mexican style foods."

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    Ingredients: cumin, garlic powder, mangoes...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 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 #96152

    El Gallo Pinto (From Costa Rica- Beans and Rice)
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    I was lucky enough to spend part of the summer in Costa Rica. This is the traditional dish that every Tico eats for breakfast, lunch, and probably dinner....

    El Gallo Pinto (From Costa Rica- Beans and Rice)

    By alijen on July 22, 2004

    Recipe #96152

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    "I was lucky enough to spend part of the summer in Costa Rica. This is the traditional dish that every Tico eats for breakfast, lunch, and probably dinner. I never got used to it for breakfast, but this is what I've come up with to imitate my travels there."

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    Ingredients: fresh coriander, heavy cream...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Cosmo De San Jose
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    Rich guava juice and sweet raspberry liqueur makes this Central American favorite a popular pool side beverage.

    Cosmo De San Jose

    Recipe #304496

    Cosmo De San Jose

    By NcMysteryShopper on May 21, 2008

    Recipe #304496

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    "Rich guava juice and sweet raspberry liqueur makes this Central American favorite a popular pool side beverage."

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    Ingredients: cranberry juice, raspberry liqueur...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 mins

    Total Time: 2 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

    Sauteed Ripe Plantains
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    This is a yummy side dish for when you want to try something "different". The hot sauce is our addition but the original recipe excludes it....

    Sauteed Ripe Plantains

    Recipe #84097

    Sauteed Ripe Plantains

    By Tish on February 16, 2004

    Recipe #84097

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    "This is a yummy side dish for when you want to try something "different". The hot sauce is our addition but the original recipe excludes it. Either way this is well worth trying and takes very little time to put together"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, hot sauce...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 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

    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

    Aida's - Gallo Pinto
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    This is an Authentic Costa Rican dish that my girlfriend's mother used to make us. She just passed in October and we got this recipe just in time. I...

    Aida's - Gallo Pinto

    Recipe #354615

    Aida's - Gallo Pinto

    By Texas Pete on February 8, 2009

    Recipe #354615

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    "This is an Authentic Costa Rican dish that my girlfriend's mother used to make us. She just passed in October and we got this recipe just in time. I thought I would put it out there for everyone to enjoy as much as we do."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, pepper...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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