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The bean and vegetable soup is a simple and delicious recipe that will captivate you with its flavor, besides being very budget-friendly.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0187 · Hand-built original
Delight yourself with the comforting flavor of authentic Guatemalan bean soup. It combines the creaminess of black beans with authentic Guatemalan flavors such as garlic, cumin, and cilantro.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0188 · Hand-built original
Tender fillets are gently pan-fried and bathed in a fragrant garlic sauce, brightened at the last moment with a squeeze of fresh lime. With just a handful of ingredients and a wonderfully simple method, it brings the tropical and Mediterranean influences of Central America straight to your table. It is the kind of quietly impressive dish that suits both a relaxed supper and a special occasion.
Main ingredient: tilapia
HB-0908 · Hand-built original
The Guatemalan green soup is a delicious dish that enjoys great popularity in various regions of the country. Its name is due to the predominant presence of spinach in this exquisite recipe.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-1055 · Hand-built original
Cooked with colourful vegetables, warm spices and a rich vegetable stock, it is as happy playing the role of a comforting side dish as it is taking centre stage as a light main. This is a wonderful introduction to the bright flavours of Guatemalan cooking, and it comes together with very little fuss.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-1056 · Hand-built original
In Guatemala, this recipe is called Arroz Guatemalteco. Its roots are in Mayan culture with influence from early Spanish explorers who introduced a lot of staple ingredients (corn, rice, peppers and a variety of spices) to Latin American regions, including most of Central America. A variety of different versions of this recipes can be found, because most families have their own favorite way of making this dish. This is one of the more basic versions which consists of white rice, mixed vegetables, liquid and select spices that are cooked together in a large pot until the rice is tender.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1057 · Hand-built original
Hilachas is a dish originating in Guatemalan cuisine that is similar to ropa vieja. The secret is in the sauce when it comes to this dish. It’s velvety, lightly spiced, and full of flavor. Pair it with a side of rice and fresh corn tortillas or white tamales for a full meal.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-1096 · Hand-built original
This recipe is popular with the Mayan population of Guatemalan. If you can' find pumpkin seeds, just use twice the amount of sesame seeds.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1229 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1708 · Hand-built original
Simple, homey, lightly spicy, and deeply comforting, this saucy chicken dish is perfect over hot cooked rice and served with warm tortillas.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1775 · Hand-built original
Rice with Chipilín from Guatemala is a Guatemalan main course. Ready in 40 min.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-1910 · Hand-built original
Meet Tapado, a soulful fish and coconut stew from Guatemala's Caribbean coast. Rich coconut milk mingles with tender yuca, sweet plantain and fresh fish to create a bowl that tastes of the tropics in every spoonful. Naturally gluten-free and lactose-free, it is nourishing enough for an everyday supper yet special enough for a celebration. If you are craving something warming with a genuine hint of the Caribbean, this is the dish to bring to your table.
Main ingredient: freshwater
HB-2297 · Hand-built original
Meet Uvas en Miel, a wonderfully simple Guatemalan dessert that lets good ingredients do the talking. Sweet, juicy grapes are bathed in a warm, fragrant honey sauce brightened with a touch of cinnamon and lemon. It comes together in minutes yet feels quietly special, the perfect light finish to a festive meal or a sweet little treat whenever the mood strikes.
Main ingredient: grapes
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-2452 · Hand-built original
Vegetable soup is an essential dish on Guatemalan tables. It's a delicious and light soup that can be complemented with other ingredients to make a fabulous meal.
Main ingredient: chipilín leaves
HB-2480 · Hand-built original
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