Costa Rican Casado: A Satisfying and Nutritious Meal

Latin American

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:

  1. Arrange rice, beans, chicken, cabbage salad, plantains, and eggs on a plate.
  2. Drizzle Lizano sauce over the top.
  3. 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:

  1. Lay out tortillas and layer with rice, mashed beans, grilled beef or tofu, avocado, and pico de gallo.
  2. Add a dollop of sour cream.
  3. 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:

  1. Place quinoa on a plate, top with grilled fish or shrimp.
  2. Surround with steamed broccoli and spoon mango salsa over the seafood.
  3. 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:

  1. Lay out collard green leaves, spread with black bean hummus.
  2. Add rice, grilled veggies, tomatoes, and avocado.
  3. Roll into wraps and experience the Casado veggie freshness.
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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:

  1. Prepare coconut rice following package instructions.
  2. Grill pineapple slices and marinate chicken breasts in citrus juice before grilling.
  3. Plate coconut rice, top with grilled chicken, pineapple, and mango-black bean salsa.
  4. 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:

  1. Cook quinoa and roast sweet potatoes.
  2. Sautee kale or spinach and bake falafel.
  3. Assemble in a bowl: quinoa, sweet potatoes, greens, falafel, and cherry tomatoes.
  4. 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:

  1. Warm corn tortillas.
  2. Fill with Korean BBQ jackfruit, pickled red cabbage, and cilantro.
  3. 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:

  1. Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate.
  2. Tuck basil leaves between the slices.
  3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
  4. 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!

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