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South American Recipes

58 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 1 of 3.

Ceviche South American

Ceviche

Fresh fish cured in bright lime juice with red onion, cilantro, and fiery ají amarillo — Peru's national dish is cool, citrusy, and electric.

20 min Serves 3
Fish Seafood
Empanadas South American

Empanadas

Golden pastry pockets stuffed with spiced meat, olives, or cheese — crispy outside, steaming and savory within, perfect for sharing.

60 min Serves 3
Egg Dairy Wheat
Arepas South American

Arepas

Thick griddled cornmeal cakes from Venezuela and Colombia — crisp on the outside, pillowy inside, and endlessly versatile stuffed with cheese or pulled pork.

20 min Serves 4
Dairy
Feijoada South American

Feijoada

Brazil's soul-warming black bean stew slow-cooked with smoky pork, sausage, and bay leaves — rich, deeply flavored, and made for lazy weekend gatherings.

180 min Serves 5
No common allergens
Lomo Saltado South American

Lomo Saltado

Peru's beloved stir-fry: soy-marinated beef, tomatoes, and onions tossed in a blazing wok, then piled over crispy fries and fluffy rice.

30 min Serves 3 Kid-safe
Soy Wheat
Asado South American

Asado

Argentina's sacred grilling tradition — thick cuts of beef, chorizo, and ribs cooked low and slow over hardwood embers until gloriously charred and tender.

120 min Serves 10
No common allergens
Pabellón Criollo South American

Pabellón Criollo

Venezuela's beloved national plate — savory shredded beef, black beans, white rice, and sweet fried plantains, every bite a satisfying balance of flavors.

90 min Serves 3
No common allergens
Pão de Queijo South American

Pão de Queijo

Brazil's irresistible cheese rolls — chewy, golden, and cloud-light, made with tapioca flour and melted cheese that pull apart in warm, stretchy strings.

40 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy Wheat
Anticuchos South American

Anticuchos

Peru's iconic street food: beef heart marinated in smoky ají panca and cumin, grilled on skewers until charred and deeply savory with bold, earthy spice.

60 min Serves 4
No common allergens
Choripán South American

Choripán

Argentina's ultimate street snack — grilled chorizo sausage split and nestled in crusty bread, slathered with chimichurri and pickled salsa criolla.

15 min Serves 4
Wheat
Pastel de Choclo South American

Pastel de Choclo

Chile's comforting corn and beef pie — a savory ground meat filling of olives and raisins blanketed under a sweet, golden creamed corn crust.

90 min Serves 3
Egg
Cuy Chactado South American

Cuy Chactado

A prized Andean delicacy — whole guinea pig pressed flat and fried until the skin crackles, with earthy cumin and garlic flavors running deep.

60 min Serves 4
No common allergens
Ají de Gallina South American

Ají de Gallina

Shredded chicken folded into a velvety, golden sauce of ají amarillo, walnuts, and bread — Peru's beloved comfort stew is creamy, mildly spicy, and deeply warming.

60 min Serves 4
Dairy Tree nut Wheat
Moqueca South American

Moqueca

Brazil's stunning coconut fish stew — fresh seafood simmered in creamy coconut milk, dendê palm oil, and tomatoes, perfumed with cilantro and finished with lime.

45 min Serves 4
Fish Dairy Seafood
Salteñas South American

Salteñas

Bolivia's prized breakfast pastry — juicy, lightly sweet braised meat and vegetable filling sealed inside a crimped baked crust with a careful sip of savory broth.

120 min Serves 3
Wheat
Churrasco South American

Churrasco

South America's sizzling grilled beef tradition — thick cuts seasoned simply with salt and cooked over open flame until beautifully seared and juicy at the center.

60 min Serves 8
No common allergens
Ajiaco South American

Ajiaco

Colombia's soul-restoring chicken soup — three varieties of potato slowly melt into a silky broth with corn and guascas herb, garnished with cream and capers.

90 min Serves 12
Dairy
Humitas South American

Humitas

Tender fresh corn masa steamed in their own husks with cheese and a whisper of basil — a simple, ancient Andean treat that's sweet, fragrant, and comforting.

60 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Dairy
Chivito South American

Chivito

Uruguay's towering national sandwich — thin-sliced churrasco steak layered with ham, bacon, egg, mozzarella, olives, and mayo in one magnificent handheld meal.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Egg
Bandeja Paisa South American

Bandeja Paisa

Colombia's legendary tray of abundance — red beans, white rice, chicharrón, chorizo, fried egg, plantains, and avocado all piled high for a satisfying feast.

120 min Serves 5
Egg
Rocoto Relleno South American

Rocoto Relleno

Fiery Peruvian red rocoto peppers stuffed with spiced ground beef, raisins, and cheese, then baked in a creamy milk sauce — bold heat, rich reward.

90 min Serves 3 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy Peanut
Locro de Papa South American

Locro de Papa

Ecuador's warming potato and cheese soup thickened until velvety, brightened with achiote, and topped with fresh avocado, ají, and a soft poached egg.

45 min Serves 8
Dairy
Sopa de Maní South American

Sopa de Maní

Bolivia's rich and comforting peanut soup — ground peanuts blended into a golden broth with chicken, potatoes, and vegetables for deep, nutty warmth.

60 min Serves 3 Kid-safe
Peanut Wheat
Causa Rellena South American

Causa Rellena

Peru's elegant cold appetizer — silky ají amarillo-lemon mashed potato layered around a creamy tuna or chicken filling, served chilled in vibrant yellow slices.

45 min Serves 8
Egg