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Casado Classic
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup black beans, cooked
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cabbage salad (shredded cabbage, tomatoes, and lime juice)
- 2 ripe plantains, fried
- 2 eggs, fried
- 1/4 cup Lizano sauce
Instructions:
- Arrange rice, beans, chicken, cabbage salad, plantains, and eggs on a plate.
- Drizzle Lizano sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this traditional Casado dish.
Casado Burrito Bliss
Ingredients:
- Large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, mashed
- 1 cup grilled beef or tofu
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Pico de gallo
- Sour cream
Instructions:
- Lay out tortillas and layer with rice, mashed beans, grilled beef or tofu, avocado, and pico de gallo.
- Add a dollop of sour cream.
- Roll into burritos and savor the Casado flavors.
Casado Seafood Fiesta
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- Grilled fish fillets or shrimp
- Mango salsa (diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice)
- Steamed broccoli
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions:
- Place quinoa on a plate, top with grilled fish or shrimp.
- Surround with steamed broccoli and spoon mango salsa over the seafood.
- Garnish with lime wedges and relish this Casado seafood delight.
Casado Veggie Wrap
Ingredients:
- Large collard green leaves
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- Black bean hummus
- Grilled veggies (zucchini, bell peppers, onions)
- Sliced tomatoes
- Avocado slices
Instructions:
- Lay out collard green leaves, spread with black bean hummus.
- Add rice, grilled veggies, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Roll into wraps and experience the Casado veggie freshness.
Casado Tropical Delight
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked coconut rice
- Grilled pineapple slices
- Citrus-marinated chicken breasts
- Mango-black bean salsa (diced mango, black beans, red onion, cilantro)
- Avocado cream sauce
Instructions:
- Prepare coconut rice following package instructions.
- Grill pineapple slices and marinate chicken breasts in citrus juice before grilling.
- Plate coconut rice, top with grilled chicken, pineapple, and mango-black bean salsa.
- Drizzle with avocado cream sauce for a taste of the tropics.
Casado Quinoa Power Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- Roasted sweet potatoes, cubed
- Sauteed kale or spinach
- Baked falafel balls
- Tahini dressing
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions:
- Cook quinoa and roast sweet potatoes.
- Sautee kale or spinach and bake falafel.
- Assemble in a bowl: quinoa, sweet potatoes, greens, falafel, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing for a nutritious Casado bowl.
Casado Fusion Tacos
Ingredients:
- Corn tortillas
- Korean BBQ jackfruit (or your choice of protein)
- Pickled red cabbage
- Sriracha mayo
- Cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
- Warm corn tortillas.
- Fill with Korean BBQ jackfruit, pickled red cabbage, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with sriracha mayo for a fusion twist on Casado in taco form.
Casado Caprese Salad
Ingredients:
- Heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate.
- Tuck basil leaves between the slices.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper for a refreshing Casado salad.
These innovative Casado variations bring new dimensions to Costa Rican flavors. Whether you’re craving tropical vibes, power-packed bowls, fusion delights, or refreshing salads, these recipes capture the essence of Casado in diverse and delectable ways. Dive into the culinary adventure!
