How to Make the Best Colombian bandeja paisa vegan style this Hispanic heritage month.
Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering culinary journey as we dive into creating a scrumptious vegan-style Colombian Bandeja paisa! Drawing from my Colombian roots and rich ancestral heritage, I am thrilled to share my take on this classic dish transformed into a delightful vegan feast that will captivate your taste buds and win your hearts. Let's get cooking! 🌱🇨🇴
Get ready to crave more after tasting this delicious vegan Colombian dish that serves two.
List of Ingredients
1 recipe frijoles (Colombian red beans)
1 recipe arroz blanco (white rice)
1 recipe hogao (tomato onion sauce), for serving
Arepas Colombianas
Vegan sausages 6 or 12, depending on size
2 ripe avocados, cut in quarters
BBQ tofu
400g firm tofu, divided into 12 slices
4 tbsp BBQ sauce
4 tbsp soy sauce
cumin
salt and pepper
Fried ripe plantain
2 ripe plantains, diagonally sliced yellow plantains, **pick the ones who have a darker peel close to going black**
vegetable oil for frying
Let’s Get Cooking
Marinate Tofu:
Mix BBQ sauce, soy sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper in a container.
Add tofu slices and mix well.
Let marinate for a couple of hours.
Prepare Sides:
Cook red bands (frijoles) and white rice.
Make arepas, but divide the dough into 6 balls instead of 4 for smaller arepas.
Fry plantains until golden brown in hot oil. Drain on paper towels.
Cook Main Dishes:
Fry marinated tofu until almost black. Drain on paper towels.
Cook vegan sausages.
Assemble Bandeja Paisa:
Divide white rice, Red Beans (frijoles), BBQ tofu, vegan sausages, fried plantains, arepas, and avocado onto 2 plates.
Serve with hogao sauce.
That's a Wrap!
Savor the authenticity of Hispanic culture in every bite of this vegan bandeja paisa. It is a delicious and satisfying way to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
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