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A spread of South American dishes

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South American Recipes

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

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Churrasco — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

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 listed common allergens
Choritos a la Chalaca — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Choritos a la Chalaca

Steamed Chilean mussels served on the half shell, each topped with a bright, tangy salsa of tomato, red onion, cilantro, and ají amarillo.

20 min Serves 4
Seafood Shellfish
Arepas — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

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
Arroz con Pollo — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Arroz con Pollo

Latin America's weeknight staple — chicken braised with sofrito, olives, and beer, then cooked down with saffron-tinted rice until fragrant and deeply savory.

60 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Brigadeiros — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Brigadeiros

Brazil's irresistible chocolate truffles — condensed milk and cocoa rolled into fudgy bites and coated in chocolate sprinkles, a staple at every birthday table.

30 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Quesillo — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Quesillo

Venezuela's silky caramel custard, a denser cousin of flan with a signature lattice of tiny bubble holes.

75 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy
Chupe de Camarones — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chupe de Camarones

A rich, hearty Peruvian shrimp chowder thickened with potatoes, corn, milk, and a poached egg on top.

50 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Seafood +1
Tequeños — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tequeños

Venezuela's favorite party food, crispy fried dough sticks wrapped around a gooey core of melted white cheese.

45 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Wheat

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