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Caribbean Recipes

Discover the rich, bold flavors of the Caribbean with vibrant vegan recipes rooted in tradition. From naturally plant-based staples like Easy Cuban Canned Black Beans to comforting Puerto Rican Yellow Rice and Beans, these dishes celebrate the ingredients and flavors that have always made Caribbean cooking delicious.

  • A wooden bowl overflowing with white Cuban suspiros meringue cookies on a warm gray surface, with a golden linen cloth, scattered cookies, and a baking sheet visible in the background.
    Cuban Suspiros (Meringue Cookies)
  • bijol in a bowl with a measuring spoon inside
    Bijol Latin Seasoning Condiment
  • Top view of Puerto Rican Yellow Rice and Beans in a red dutch oven with a wooden spoon in the rice.
    Puerto Rican Yellow Rice and Beans
  • Three Cuban Shortbread Cookies (Torticas de Morón) on a white plate, one topped with a small piece of guava paste in the center.
    Cuban Shortbread Cookies (Torticas de Morón)
  • Golden Cuban crackers (Galletas Cubanas) on a wooden board, some broken to show their crisp texture, with a piece of guava paste on top of one cracker.
    Cuban Crackers (Galletas Cubanas)
  • Golden, flaky pastelitos de guayaba fresh from the oven on a silicone-lined tray, glossy and warm, as a hand lifts the edge to serve.
    Pastelitos de Guayaba (Guava Pastries)
  • A red Dutch oven of Cuban black beans and rice with onions, peppers, and herbs. A fork rests inside, with plantains and salad nearby.
    Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans & Rice)
  • Close-up of sliced Cuban bread (pan Cubano) on a wooden cutting board, showing its fluffy, airy crumb and thin, golden crust
    Cuban Bread Recipe — No Lard
  • Close-up of a golden vegan Spanish tortilla (omelette) on a white plate, sliced into wedges. A spatula lifts one thick slice, showing the layered texture of potatoes and onions inside the firm, golden surface.
    Vegan Spanish Omelette (Spanish Tortilla)
  • A close-up of a bowl filled with creamy vegan rice pudding. The pudding is thick and glossy, with visible tender grains of rice coated in a sauce and sprinkled with ground cinnamon. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and a textured beige cloth lies beside it.
    Vegan Rice Pudding
  • A white bowl filled with vegan picadillo. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and it sits on a woven placemat.
    Vegan Cuban Picadillo
  • A tall glass of Cuban Batido de Trigo (wheat milkshake) topped with vegan whipped cream, cinnamon, and served with a metal straw.
    Batido de Trigo (Cuban Wheat Milkshake)
  • A whole vegan flan with a golden caramel top, one slice removed and served on a white plate in the foreground, with coffee cups in the background on a woven placemat.
    Vegan Flan
  • Three types of Cuban coffee served in different cups—cafecito in small plastic espresso cups, cortadito in a small white cup, and café con leche in a large white mug—set on a woven mat beside a moka pot, a metal milk pitcher, and a spoon on a beige cloth.
    Cuban Coffee (3 Ways)
  • close up side view of mojo criollo in a mason jar with a tag on it that says mojo.
    Cuban Mojo Criollo Recipe
  • cuban chimichurri in a bowl with a spoon
    Cuban Chimichurri Sauce
  • Vegan Cuban Lentil Soup
    Cuban-Inspired Vegan Lentil Soup
  • top view of a bowl of vegan tofu fricase.
    Cuban-Inspired Vegan Fricase
  • cooked air fried plantains on a table
    Sweet Plantain Recipe (4 Different Ways)

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  • side angle of vegan caesar pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • crispy vegetable fritters stacked on a plate.
    Crispy Vegetable Fritters
  • Close-up of a golden vegan Spanish tortilla (omelette) on a white plate, sliced into wedges. A spatula lifts one thick slice, showing the layered texture of potatoes and onions inside the firm, golden surface.
    Vegan Spanish Omelette (Spanish Tortilla)
  • A white bowl filled with vegan picadillo. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and it sits on a woven placemat.
    Vegan Cuban Picadillo
  • Sliced vegan lentil loaf in a black loaf pan, topped with a glossy ketchup glaze.
    Lentil Loaf with Sweet & Tangy Glaze

Popular Recipes

  • walnut meat in a bowl next to brown rice
    Easy Walnut Taco Meat
  • vegan sushi bake casserole with the garnishes side view
    Vegan Sushi Bake
  • angle side view of a hand placing a plate of Vegan Grits With Savory Mushrooms and Collard Greens on a table.
    Vegan Grits Recipe with Savory Mushrooms and Greens
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • Overhead view of vegan dumpling lasagna with a serving removed, topped with crispy chili, sesame seeds, and green onions, with a red spatula resting in the dish.
    Vegan Dumpling Lasagna
  • jar of the lemon vinaigrette.
    Easy Lemon Vinaigrette

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