Jul 14 2026

Vegan Platter Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Choose between an Achiote Potato or Pura Vida empanada, rice, beans, cabbage salad, maduros, and avocado

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare Achiote Potatoes

    Peel and cube the potatoes. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add potatoes, and cook until tender. Drain and toss with achiote paste, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make Pura Vida Empanadas

    Prepare the empanada dough and filling of your choice (vegetables, beans, or tofu). Shape them into half-moons and bake or fry until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Prepare Rice and Beans

    Cook rice according to package instructions. Heat cooked beans in a saucepan, adding salt and cumin to taste.

  4. 4

    Cabbage Salad

    Finely slice cabbage and toss with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cook Maduros

    Slice ripe plantains diagonally and fry in a pan with a little olive oil until golden and caramelized on both sides.

  6. 6

    Serve

    On a large platter, arrange achiote potatoes, empanadas, rice, beans, cabbage salad, maduros, and sliced avocado. Enjoy!

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