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Pink Bean with Rice, Plantains and Pumpkin

Pink Bean with Rice, Plantains and Pumpkin
 
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Pink beans and rice is a delicious recipe from the Caribbean that compliments almost any dish. The plantains and pumpkin give this recipe a unique sweet flavor. Serve it with any type of poultry or meat. This recipe uses a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking time.
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Recipe type: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
  • Dry pink beans 1 Lbs.
  • Onion 1
  • Packet of sazon seasoning 1 Packet
  • Sofrito seasoning 2 Tbsp
  • 1 Can of tomato sauce 8oz.
  • Pumpkin ½ Lbs
  • Ripe plantain 1
  • Salt to taste
Preparation
  1. Add dry beans into your IMUSA PRESSURE COOKER and fill with cool water (about 1⁄2 inch above beans), and let soak for one hour.
  2. Turn heat on to medium, and add onion into the pot (this will give the beans a great flavor while cooking). Place the lid on and cook for 35 minutes. When your beans begin to boil; the heat indicator will start to spin in order to let off steam.
  3. Turn off heat but DO NOT OPEN LID! Wait a few minutes; carefully open your release valve to let out the rest of the steam. Stand away from the pot and let set for about 10 minutes before opening.
  4. Once cooled, remove onion and add remaining ingredients. Mix well, and cover loosely. Cook on high for about 15 minutes (or until veggies are soft and beans have thickened, add salt to taste). Spoon over white rice and serve!
 
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Mofongo “Plantain Mash”

Mofongo "Plantain Mash"
 
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Mofongo is a fried plantain-based dish from Puerto Rico. It is typically made with fried green plantains mashed with spices and pork cracklings or bits of bacon. You can top it with vegetables, seafood, chicken, pork, or beef.
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Recipe type: Breakfast, Snack, Brunch
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
  • Green plantains 6-8
  • Head of garlic 1
  • Salt 2 tsp
  • Pork or ham steak 1 Package
Preparation
  1. Add the salt pork or ham pieces to your IMUSA pan, and cook until crispy then set aside.
  2. Fill your IMUSA Dutch oven half way with water, add salt cover and bring to a boil.
  3. While the water is boiling, peel your plantains and cut into 2 inch pieces then add to water. Cook plantains until soft; drain (reserving the water into another pot), then add plantains to a large bowl.
  4. Using a potato masher or pilon, start mashing your plantains and slowly mixing in your garlic and pork or ham pieces. Spoon in some of the hot liquid reserve if mixture starts to get to sticky.
  5. Using a small soup bowl; spoon some of the mixture in and then turn upside down onto a flat plate and serve immediately.
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Mocha Espresso

Mocha Espresso
 
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Enhance the rich aroma of your favorite espresso by adding a touch of hazelnut and cinnamon. Prepare to amaze your family and friend, or simply treat yourself to this dreamy combination of flavors and aromas.
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Recipe type: Coffee
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
  • Espresso ground coffee
  • Sugar free Chocolate powder 1 packet
  • Cinnamon
  • Hazelnut coffee creamer 1 cup
Preparation
  1. Fill your espresso-brewing cup ⅔ with espresso coffee and ⅓ with sugar free chocolate powder and gently mix.
  2. Prepare your espresso as directed. In the meantime heat up a cup of Hazelnut coffee creamer. (You can also try French vanilla)
  3. Once brewed, divide the coffee evenly between 2 cups and add creamer.
  4. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on each and serve. No sugar needed!
 
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Mango Crab Avocado Tostones

Mango Crab Avocado Tostones
 
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Tostones, a traditional side dish made of green plantain, are also known as “Patacones”. There are several ways to add variety to this delicious staple in many Latin American and Caribbean countries – we show you how with crab, avocado, and mango!
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Recipe type: Snack, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
  • Fresh lump crab meat 8 Oz.
  • Ripened avocados 2
  • Ripened mangos 2
  • Lime juice 1 Tbsp
  • Small Shallot 1
  • Packet of sazon or 3 tsp of salt 1
  • Lrg. Green plantains
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt
  • Chopped chives for garnish
Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl combine all of the crab meat ingredients and season more if needed. Set aside.
  2. Peel plantains and cut into 1-inch slices.
  3. Fill an IMUSA NON-STICK SAUTÉ PAN with about 1⁄2 inch of vegetable oil and bring to heat until it begins to shimmer.
  4. In batches, fry both sides of plantain pieces until browned.
  5. Using an IMUSA TOSTONERA, or a heavy sauce pan, flatten each plantain slice evenly. Re-fry the plantain pieces until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt.
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Easy Coconut Rice and Beans

Easy Coconut Rice and Beans
 
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This is going to be your new favorite side dish. Originating in the Caribbean, this recipe uses coconut milk to give a uniquely sweet flavor to the rice. The beans provide enough protein to the dish to be a stand alone meal, however, it is also delicious accompanied with a flank steak or chicken.
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Recipe type: Lunch, Dinner, Gathering
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
  • Bacon 4 Oz.
  • Large Onion 1
  • Garlic Cloves 4
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes 28 Oz.
  • 2 cans of red kidney beans 15.5 Oz.
  • Fresh cilantro 1 Bunch
  • Long-grain rice 3 Cups
  • 2 cans Coconut milk 14 Oz.
  • Water 1 Cup
  • Salt 4 Tbsp
Preparation
  1. Heat your 6.9 Qt IMUSA Caldero under medium high heat and cook bacon until slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 more minutes.
  2. Pour in the drained tomatoes, kidney beans, cilantro, rice and salt and mix gently until well blended. Add the coconut milk and water and mix again.
  3. Cover with lid and bring to high heat allowing it to come to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until rice is fully cooked.
 
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