Vegetarian Picadillo

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Vegetarian Picadillo
Vegetarian Picadillo Recipe

This Vegetarian Picadillo has all the flavors of a traditional picadillo without the meat. Perfect for tacos, rice bowls, and sandwiches.

While many people think of Picadillo as a Cuban dish, their is also a delicious Mexican version of picadillo made with chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, potatoes, and carrots. Normally it calls for ground beef, but vegetarian crumbles made the perfect substitute for a meatless version. You could also use lentils, black beans, or even finely chopped tempeh. Everything is simmered together until you get a rich, spicy dish that will quickly become a family favorite.

The Recipe
Vegetarian Picadillo

Vegetarian Picadillo

PREP TIME: 5 Min
COOK TIME: 1 Hours
TOTAL TIME: 1 Hours, 5 Min
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Ingredients

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  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 lb vegetarian crumbles
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 jalapenos
  • 1 potato, peeled and diced small
  • 18 oz can tomato sauce
  • 4 tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • Salt and Pepper

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Instructions

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1

In a large pot, saute onions, garlic, and carrots in vegetable oil until it becomes fragrant. Meanwhile, blend the tomato sauce and chipotle peppers together in a blender. Set aside.

2

Add in the vegetarian crumbles and brown completely, breaking it up as you cook it. Add salt and pepper to taste so that the mixture is well seasoned.

3

Add in the potatoes, whole jalapenos, bay leaf, cumin and oregano. Saute for an additional 4-5 minutes until the bay leaf is fragrant.

4

Pour in the tomato sauce and let simmer on low for 45-60 minutes until the potatoes have softened. Enjoy on it’s own or in tacos!

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1-1.25 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g
5%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1989mg
86%
Total Carbohydrate 39g
15%
Dietary Fiber 12g
55%
Sugars 10g
Protein 33g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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