Paraguayan Cornbread (Sopa Paraguaya)

Sopa Paraguaya is not actually a soup, despite its name. It is a traditional Paraguayan cornbread that is often served as a side dish.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Paraguayan Cornbread (Sopa Paraguaya)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Paraguayan Courses: Any, Bread, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Cheese (preferably Paraguayan cheese)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a separate pan, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper until softened.
4. Add the sautéed vegetables to the cornmeal mixture and mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together, then add them to the cornmeal mixture.
6. Stir in the grated cheese.
7. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
8. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown and set.
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.