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Almojabana

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A traditional Colombian dish, almojabana is a delicious blend of vegetables, rice, and spices.

Almojabana

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⏱️ 30 min prep + 30 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 250 g of rice
  • 1 kg of zucchini
  • 400 g of tomatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 500 ml of vegetable broth
  • 100 g of beans
  • 50 g of capers
  • 1 teaspoon of red pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Method

  1. In a pot, sauté the garlic and onions in olive oil.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the beans, capers, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. In a separate pan, cook the rice with vegetable broth for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the sliced zucchini to the sauté and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Mix the rice with the vegetable sauce and serve hot.
  7. Top with the sliced zucchini.

The story

Originating from the Andean region of Colombia, almojabana was a staple dish for farmers, offering a nutritious and economical meal.

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