{"id":5765,"date":"2021-01-04T18:59:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T18:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familiakitchen.com\/?p=5765"},"modified":"2021-07-29T01:10:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T01:10:23","slug":"cristinas-plant-based-cuban-croquetas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familiakitchen.com\/es\/cristinas-plant-based-cuban-croquetas\/","title":{"rendered":"Croquetas cubanas a base de plantas de Cristina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This sponsored featured recipe was created by Loisa<\/a> and is published in partnership with Familia Kitchen Brand Studio. It <\/em>offers a delicious and nutritious plant-based take on croquetas by Cristina Maria Curp<\/em> of<\/em> The <\/em><\/a>Castaway Kitchen<\/a> and @thecastawaykitchen<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Croquetas were a staple throughout my childhood. From the greasy paper bags my dad would bring home every Sunday, to la <\/em>ventanita at La Carreta to the bandejas served at every party or gathering\u2014croquetas meant time with family. While there were always other finger-food items available, like pastelitos de guayaba, papa rellenas y bocaditos, croquetas de jam\u00f3n were my favorite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best were not the ones from the go-to bakeries, they were the homemade ones. Particularly my Tia Ceci\u2019s croquetas! What a treat when she showed up with a platter of them to the party, we would all gather around and gobble them right up, they never lasted more than 10 minutes. She\u2019d laugh and say, \u201cI\u2019d make more, but they\u2019re so much work.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, these bites of heaven are how I honor my family tradition, but in a way that feels good for my body. <\/p>\u2014Christina Maria Curp<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true, they\u2019re not the easiest recipe. Definitely a labor of love. But when it comes to sharing delicious food with family, it\u2019s always worth it. These vegan croquetas are an ode to my Tia Ceci. They take their time to make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These plant-based croquetas are delicious, gluten-free and made with nutrient-dense ingredients like navy beans, mushroom and oregano. The beautiful color comes from Loisa Saz\u00f3n<\/a>. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, these bites of heaven are how I honor my family tradition, but in a way that feels good for my body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for cooking:<\/strong> Make sure you\u2019ve got the right tools and plenty of time. Never try to cook new recipes when you\u2019re rushed or in a bad mood. You\u2019re going to need a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, a food processor and a medium-sized scooper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to getting the consistency for the filling right, go slow and pulse the food processor so you don\u2019t make a puree\u2014you want a slightly chunky paste. Taste as you go. Add salt or flour as needed until it feels just right. You should have a paste that\u2019s soft enough to spoon easily, but firm enough that it holds as shape. The flavor is savory and a little salty, with the garlic and oregano coming through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to make Cristina\u2019s plant-based croquetas with mucho Loisa saz\u00f3n?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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