South American Vegetable Dishes

Feijoada or feijoada completa is Brazil's national dish, a hearty stew featuring pork and black beans. The dish is consumed throughout the country, and every family in Brazil has their own, special recipe. Sautéed greens, cheese ro... READ MORE

Feijão tropeiro is a traditional dish from the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. A favorite dish of cattle rangers (tropeiros), it consists of beans that are cooked with salted or dried meat, manioc flour, and various flavorings, he... READ MORE

The most famous vegetarian dish in Paraguay is undoubtedly kivevé. This traditional dish is made with the most popular ingredients in Paraguay: pumpkin, cornmeal, and fresh cheese. It has an unusual light red color and a creamy texture, sim... READ MORE

Tutu de feijão is a traditional dish originating from the region of Minas Gerais. The dish is made with a combination of puréed beans (traditionally black beans) and cassava flour that's used as a thickening agent. Other ingredients ... READ MORE

Humitas is a dish popular throughout South America, especially in Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. The dish consists of corn cakes that are cooked in corn husks. In Argentina, humitas are usually made with corn, onions, and spices, an... READ MORE

Porotos granados is the national dish of Chile. This hearty stew is made with corn, squash, and cranberry beans – known in Chile as porotos. The dish hails from the Mapuche tribe and reflects the powerful native heritage in Chilean ... READ MORE

Locro de zapallo is a classic Peruvian dish consisting of squash pieces, potatoes, evaporated milk, queso fresco, vegetables (onions, peas, corn), and aji amarillo peppers. Because the stew is quite light, many people had locro for dinner, then we... READ MORE

Shambar is a traditional soup originating from the region of Trujillo. It is made with various types of beans, wheat, chickpeas, peas, and at least three different types of meat such as smoked pork, ham, pork skin, pork ears, beef, and chicken. It... READ MORE

Caraotas negras is the Venezuelan name for black beans, also known as turtle beans. They are a part of the Venezuelan national dish called pabellon criollo, but can also be included in various soups or side dishes, and when refried they a... READ MORE

Plato paceño is a traditional dish consisting of a combination of lima beans, potatoes, corn, and fried cheese. In La Paz, it is typically consumed for lunch or dinner. Although the dish typically does not contain meat, there are many Boliv... READ MORE

Colchón de arvejas (lit. pea mattress) is a hearty vegetable dish hailing from Argentina. It typically consists of sautéed onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and peas. The combination is usually seasoned with salt, pepper, and ... READ MORE

Cayeye is a Colombian dish originating from the Caribbean (coastal) parts of the country. Also known as mote de guineo, it is prepared by cooking guineos (small green bananas), which are then mashed and combined with refrito &nda... READ MORE

Ceviche de chochos is a traditional and Ecuatorian dish in made with chochos or tarwi (lupini beans) as the primary ingredient. These beans have a unique, slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the acidic components of the dish. The chochos a... READ MORE

Kapchi is a traditional Andean vegetarian stew from Peru, particularly popular in the Cusco region. It primarily features mushrooms and fava beans, and other ingredients like potatoes and rice. A sofrito made of onions, garlic, and aji amarillo ty... READ MORE

Sopa de porotos is a traditional Paraguayan bean and vegetable soup, typically made with soaked beans, pumpkin, and aromatic vegetables, simmered until tender and enriched with crumbled Paraguayan cheese. Technically, it’s a legume-based sou... READ MORE

Metemgee is a Guyanese one-pot meal made with cassava, sweet potatoes, yams, plantains, onions, and garlic, boiled in coconut milk with various spices, (sometimes) meats, and duff – wheat flour dumplings. Salt fish or fried fish is tradition... READ MORE

Saltado de coliflor is a traditional stir-fry dish originating from Peru. It's usually made with a combination of cauliflower, potatoes, oil, salt, pepper, onions, hot peppers, garlic, tomatoes, and parsley. The cauliflower florets are boiled in s... READ MORE

Purtumute is a Peruvian dish that is especially popular in the Amazonas region. It is prepared by stewing together various types of beans and corn. Once the beans and corn become tender, they are additionally flavored with lots of chopped cilantro... READ MORE

Risotto de quinoa y pimientos amarillos is a traditional dish originating from Chile, but it's also popular in Bolivia. It's made with a combination of quinoa, aji amarillo peppers, grated cheese, vegetable stock, butter, salt, and pepper. The qui... READ MORE