mexican picadillo - vegetarian

Name: Mexican Picadillo - Vegetarian
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 package(s) 8.8 oz package whole-grain brown rice (i use success); 2 tablespoon(s) evoo; 1 large onion - diced (1 1/2 c); 1 large green bell pepper, diced (1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder, hot; - red pepper flakes (to taste) for me, it's all about the fire with the veggies; 2 - jalapeno chiles, seeded & minced (please wear gloves when seeding peppers); 6 clove(s) garlic, minced (2 tbl); 1 package(s) 12 oz soy crumbles (pick your flavor - beef or sausage or a combination is good); 1 cup(s) raisins (your choice color); 1/2 cup(s) pimiento stuffed green olives (or black - if you prefer); 1 large red apple, peeled and cut into 1/2' dice

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Angel Slave

Hwd, FL

Updated on Sep 17, 2012

Picadillo is a savory-sweet hash similar to a Sloppy Joe. It is made in Mexico, Cuba, and Argentina. It is sometimes used as the filling for empanadas. I was first introduced to Picadillo when I worked in Hialeah. It was a version with beef and sweet pepper relish. It is typically served over rice. My husband's friend, Jim became vegetarian about fourteen years ago. During that time I have developed recipes for him which are easy to cook - and contain meat substitutes - such as soy sausage or soy beef - soy turkey - and he's tried them all and loves them:)

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package 8.8 oz package whole-grain brown rice (i use success)
2 tablespoons evoo
1 large onion - diced (1 1/2 c)
1 large green bell pepper, diced (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons chili powder, hot
- red pepper flakes (to taste) for me, it's all about the fire with the veggies
2 - jalapeno chiles, seeded & minced (please wear gloves when seeding peppers)
6 cloves garlic, minced (2 tbl)
1 package 12 oz soy crumbles (pick your flavor - beef or sausage or a combination is good)
1 cup raisins (your choice color)
1/2 cup pimiento stuffed green olives (or black - if you prefer)
1 large red apple, peeled and cut into 1/2' dice

How To Make mexican picadillo - vegetarian

Step 1

Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside (I use Success - Brown)

Step 2

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, chili powder, jalapenos, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes or until onion is soft, stirring often. Stir in soy crumbles and cook two minutes stirring often.
Step 3

Add tomatoes, raisins, olives and apple, and bring to a simmer. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice and mix over heat for approximately 3 more minutes so all the flavors combine
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