Peasants Cachupa (Cachupa Pobre) Vegan

Name: Peasants Cachupa (Cachupa Pobre) Vegan
Cuisine: European, Portuguese
Ingredients: vegetable oil ((or substitute red palm oil)); 3 cups hominy ((29 oz can)); 15 oz canned great northern beans ((1.5 cups), drained and rinsed); 2 onion (, chopped); 3 tomato (, chopped); 5 cloves garlic (, sliced); 1 tsp paprika; 1 savoy cabbage (, shredded); 1 small acorn squash (, peeled and cubed); water ((to cover))

Instructions

Cachupa is the quintessential Cape Verdean dish. While there are countless variations, almost all Cachupas have hominy, beans, and potatoes. Some add yucca. Any assortment of vegetables and legumes can be added, depending on availability. For those who can afford it, dried and smoked Portuguese sausages are also added for tremendous “stick to your bones” flavor. Fish, such as tuna and wahoo, is a little more attainable for the average citizen. Our version is vegan and more affordable.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:59:03 GMT