
Most Popular Latin-Puerto Rican Foods + Recipes
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This past December, we had the pleasure to work with some amazing content creator friends. We hosted “Unas Navidades con Healthy Rican” on Instagram, and it was a hit. To ring in the new year and celebrate our collaboration, I wanted to introduce to you my friends, and share all the wonderful recipes they’ve created.
Without further ado we bring you the “Most Popular Latin-Puerto Rican Foods + Recipes”.
![]() Puerto Rican PastelesTo kick things off, my mom and I made Puerto Rican Pasteles. It was a blast making and filming this with my mom. I am blessed to be able to learn from her and create such amazing recipes. You can find the blog and full recipe on the link below, and check out our video here. Pasteles step by step recipe here: https://healthyrican.com/how-to-make-puerto-rican-pasteles-step-by-step/ |
PavochónCreated by our lovely friend Elena from @curlsnpearlsss.eats Pavochón is a Puerto Rican style turkey that is seasoned like lechon (roasted pork or pernil). Pavochón is the star of the Thanksgiving dinner table and a favorite at every holiday celebration. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never eat turkey any other way! Check out the instagram video here. Find the full recipe on Elena's blog here: https://curlsnpearlsss.com/pavochon-puerto-rican-style-turkey/ |
![]() Vegan Jackfruit “Pernil”Because we like to share different ways of cooking, and be inclusive to our plant based audience, we invited Jenny from @veganlicious_nyc. She created a “Pernil” alternative using jackfruit, and by the looks of it, it’s delicious. Check it out here.
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![]() Mollejas En EscabecheMollejas en escabeche is a must have during Puerto Rican holidays, however can be enjoyed at any time. Also known as “Guineos en escabeche'' especially when made without the gizzards (which is an option if desired). This pickled onion infused dish is delicious and a must try during your next party or family gathering. Find out how she made it here.
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![]() Pastelón de YucaPastelón is a very popular Latin dish. It can be made with plantains, potatoes, and yuca as you can see here. Our friend Abigail from @abbychuelas.kitchen did a great job creating this dish and we can’t wait for you to try it. Check out the recipe below, and the instagram video here.
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![]() ARROZ CON GANDULES (Rice with Pigeon Peas)It’s not “las navidades” in Puerto Rico without our “Arroz con Gandules”. This version is a plant based recipe shared by our friend and fellow Health Coach, Karla from @thelatinahealthcoach. Karla is a Holistic Health Coach that specializes in living a plant based lifestyle. She is the author of the cookbook; Abuela’s Plant Based Kitchen. You can check out her book here and make sure to follow her on social media.
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![]() Arroz Con Longaniza (Rice and Sausage)Besides “Arroz con Gandules”, Arroz con Longaniza is a popular choice! Created by the talented Beatriz Santiago from @beatrizcookinnvibez, this dish is a perfect one pot meal to share with friends and family. Make sure to follow Beatriz and check out her video here.
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A special thank you to all our collaborators!
That is all for now. Which recipe was your favorite? Which one will you make next? Let us know in the comments if you’ve enjoyed this article. We love hearing from you!
Don’t forget to follow ALL our creator friends on social media so you don’t miss a thing:
Elena @curlsnpearlsss.eats
Jenny @veganlicious_nyc
Damaris @coo_kingwithmariss
Abigail @abbychuelas.kitchen
Karla @thelatinahealthcoach
Beatriz @beatrizcookinnvibez
Mayra @healthyrican