Vegetarian picadillo

Recipe Information

Description:
Vegetarian picadillo is a delicious Latin American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 35 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 2 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 2
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Black Beans; Tomatoes; Cashews
Category Beans & Legumes; Fruit; Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Latin American
Cook Method Frying; Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cashews, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup vegan meatless burger crumbles

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 pounds diced tomatoes

  • 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained, and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons raisins

  • 2 tablespoons black olives, chopped

Directions

  • Toast the cashews in a skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, then set aside in a bowl.

  • Heat the olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and onion for 4 minutes or until the onion is clear. Add the meatless burger crumbles, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat, add the beans and raisins, and stir to combine.

  • Cover the skillet and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are thoroughly cooked. Add the olives and toasted cashews and let simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 311cal

  • Total fat: 14g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 9g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 724mg

  • Potassium: 0mg

  • Carbohydrate: 34g

  • Fiber: 10g

  • Protein: 21g