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A little taste of Costa Rica.
A familiar green bottle, a vegetable-and-spice recipe, and more than a century at the table.
Food that feels
like home.
Lizano is a Costa Rican classic. The sauce brings vegetables and spices together in a savory, gently sweet, tangy flavor, used both in cooking and at the table.
Our favorite place to begin is a simple plate of rice and beans. From there, try a little with eggs, vegetables, tamales, or a grilled meal.
More than a hundred years of flavor
Unilever describes Lizano as a sauce with more than 100 years of tradition, closely connected with Costa Rican cooking. Gallo pinto is one of its best-known companions, but the bottle also finds a place in marinades and everyday seasoning.
For people who know Costa Rica, the flavor can recall a shared breakfast or a favorite meal. For a first-time cook, it offers an easy place to start: add a little, taste, and make it part of food you already enjoy.
Read more in Unilever’s Lizano cooking material.
Make room at your table
You do not need a complicated recipe to get started. Cook rice and beans, set out a few simple sides, and let everyone add a little sauce to their own plate.