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Popular Recipes
On a cold wintry day, nothing hits the spot better than a warm bowl of savory soup.
This simple but appetizing dish is usually eaten for breakfast in both Costa Rica and Nicaragua, although it is also served at other times of the day. It can be done with black or red beans. It is usually accompanied with corn tortillas or male bananas if desired, but for a more balanced meal for diabetics, we recommend accompanying it with a steamed salad or vegetables.
Bananas have an intrinsic sweetness, creaminess, and binding quality that makes it a perfect medium for a healthy dessert. This is a real crowd pleaser—one you can’t really go wrong with—so get a little creative with toppings!
Kale is one of the most concentrated micronutrient vegetables full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Because of its texture and strong flavor, it is sometimes difficult to eat it raw. But if the very finely chopped leaves are mixed with the lemon dressing, the flavor will be much softer and the result will be a wonderful salad.
