Pupusas con Curtido
El Salvador
Street Food
Cornmeal
Vegetarian
Cook time
60 min
Difficulty
Medium
Portion
Single
pupusas-con-curtido
Ingredients: Masa harina (1/2 cup), Warm water (1/3 cup), Salt (1/4 tsp), Refried beans (2 tbsp), Quesillo or mozzarella, shredded (2 tbsp), Oil (to oil hands) (1 tsp), Cabbage, finely shredded (curtido) (1 cup), Carrot, grated (curtido) (1/4 cup), Onion, thinly sliced (curtido) (2 tbsp), White vinegar (curtido) (2 tbsp), Dried oregano & sugar (curtido) (pinch each), Tomato sauce (salsa roja) (1/2 cup), Garlic, oregano, water (salsa roja) (pinch, pinch, splash)
324.5 kcal
9.9 protein
8.3 fat
53.4 carbs
Confidence 81%
Vegetarian-leaning
Step 1: Curtido: Toss cabbage, carrot, and onion with vinegar, oregano, sugar, and salt. Let sit 30–60 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).
Step 2: Salsa roja: Simmer tomato sauce with a pinch of garlic, oregano, salt, and water until spoonable; keep warm.
Step 3: Dough: Mix masa with salt and warm water to a soft, non-sticky dough; rest 5 minutes.
Step 4: Shape: Oil hands. Flatten a ball into a disc, add beans and cheese, pinch closed, then gently pat into a thick puck with no leaks.
Step 5: Cook on a medium-hot comal 3–4 minutes per side until brown spots form and cheese melts. Serve with curtido and salsa.
Pupusas (El Salvador)
Beans
Fried
Latin America
Main Course
Cook time
45 min
Difficulty
Medium
Portion
Single
pupusas-el-salvador
Ingredients: Masa harina (1/2 cup), Water (1/3 cup), Refried beans or cheese (2 tbsp), Oil (for cooking) (1 tbsp), Cabbage slaw (curtido) (1/4 cup (optional))
260 kcal
8.1 protein
7.4 fat
40.2 carbs
Confidence 100%
Vegetarian-leaning
Step 1: Mix masa and water into dough. Divide and fill with beans or cheese. Make sure to mix thoroughly so that all flavors are evenly incorporated and textures are consistent..
Step 2: Seal and flatten into discs. Cook on hot griddle until browned. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Serve with curtido slaw if desired. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..
Beans and Plantain Porridge
Beans
Main Course
Simmered
Sub-Saharan Africa
Cook time
60 min
Difficulty
Medium
Portion
Single
beans-and-plantain-porridge
Ingredients: Black-eyed peas or brown beans (1/4 cup), Ripe plantain (1), Palm oil (1 tbsp), Onion (1/4), Garlic (1 clove), Seasoning cube (1/2), Salt & pepper (to taste)
84.3 kcal
2.6 protein
2.3 fat
13.3 carbs
Confidence 92%
Vegetarian-leaningLower carb
Step 1: Cook beans until almost soft. Add sliced plantains. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add oil, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Simmer until thick and everything is tender. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 4: Serve warm as a hearty main dish. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..
Feijoada
Brazilian
Stew
Beans
Pork
Cook time
180 min
Difficulty
Hard
Portion
Single
feijoada
Ingredients: Dried black beans (soaked overnight) (3/4 cup), Water or unsalted stock (4 cups), Pork ribs, cut (150 g), Pork shoulder, cubed (100 g), Linguiça or chorizo (75 g), Bacon (2 slices), Onion, chopped (1/2), Garlic, minced (2 cloves), Bay leaf (1), Orange peel strip (optional) (1), Salt & black pepper (to taste), Orange slices, farofa, collard greens (for serving) (as desired)
3154.5 kcal
290.8 protein
167.6 fat
71.7 carbs
Confidence 82%
High protein
Step 1: Drain soaked beans; cover with fresh water/stock, add bay leaf and orange peel. Simmer.
Step 2: Brown bacon and sausage; add to beans. Sear ribs and pork shoulder; add to pot.
Step 3: Sauté onion and garlic; add. Simmer gently 2–3 hours until beans creamy and meats tender.
Step 4: Skim fat; season. Adjust thickness by reducing or adding water.
Step 5: Serve with rice, farofa, collards, and orange slices.
Feijoada (Brazil)
Beans
Latin America
Main Course
Pork
Cook time
120 min
Difficulty
Hard
Portion
Single
feijoada-brazil
Ingredients: Black beans (cooked) (1/2 cup), Pork sausage (1 link), Bacon (2 strips), Garlic (1 clove), Onion (1/4), Bay leaf (1), Orange slice (1 (optional))
410.2 kcal
24.6 protein
19.4 fat
33.7 carbs
Confidence 98%
Step 1: Cook bacon and sausage until browned. Remove and set aside. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Sauté garlic and onion in rendered fat. Add beans, bay leaf, and meat. Stir continuously to prevent any burning and allow the ingredients to release their aromatic oils, enhancing overall flavor..
Step 3: Simmer 30–40 minutes. Serve with rice and orange slice. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Ful Medames
Beans
Main Course
Middle East & North Africa
Simmered
Cook time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Portion
Single
ful-medames
Ingredients: Fava beans (cooked) (1/2 cup), Garlic (minced) (1 clove), Lemon juice (1 tbsp), Olive oil (2 tbsp), Cumin (1/2 tsp), Salt (to taste), Chopped parsley (1 tbsp)
190 kcal
5.8 protein
5.5 fat
29 carbs
Confidence 94%
Vegetarian-leaning
Step 1: Mash beans slightly. Heat with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Simmer until warm. Garnish with parsley. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Serve with warm pita or boiled eggs. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..
