35+ Traditional Cuban Recipes to Make at Home!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 211kcal
Enjoy the vibrant and flavorful world of Cuban cuisine with this carefully curated collection of 35+ authentic Cuban recipes! From popular appetizers and flavor packed side dishes to hearty main courses and tropical desserts, this roundup has everything you need to bring the taste of Cuba to your kitchen. Whether you're craving classic dishes like Ropa Vieja and Arroz con Pollo or looking for sweet treats like Flan Cubano and refreshing drinks like Cuba Libre, this post has got you covered.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup white wine or dry vermouth
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup chopped pimento stuffed green olives plus 1 tablespoon brine
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- ½ cup canned black beans
- 1 Tablespoon capers
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the turkey with salt and pepper and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain the turkey and set aside in a bowl.
- Return the same skillet to the burner, add the remaining olive oil and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent. Return the cooked turkey to the skillet, and add the wine, tomato sauce, olives and brine, raisins, black beans, capers, cumin, and cayenne. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm with rice, or as a taco stuffing.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.8mg