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Cuban and Spanish Vegan Recipes

Discover the rich, bold flavors of Cuban and Spanish vegan recipes, where traditional Cuban and Spanish cuisine is reimagined with plant-based ingredients. From Easy Cuban Canned Black Beans to a delicious Cuban Mojo Recipe, these dishes bring all the warmth and zest of Cuba and Spain without the meat or dairy.

  • A bowl of one-pot lentils and rice garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper pieces, placed on a rustic table with lime slices and a cream-colored napkin beside it.
    One-Pot Lentils and Rice
  • Bowl of Spanish garlic soup (sopa de ajo) with a spoon in the bowl.
    Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Soup)
  • side view of vegan spanish paella in a pan with a hand holding a fork digging into the pan.
    Spanish Vegetable Paella
  • 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.
    Homemade Crackers (Cuban-Style)
  • 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
    Homemade Cuban Bread
  • Close-up of a small white bowl filled with mojo verde, a bright green Canarian sauce made with cilantro, garlic, and olive oil. The bowl sits on a white saucer over a beige cloth with a woven mat in the background.
    Mojo Verde (Canarian Green Sauce)
  • Close-up of Canarian papas arrugadas, small wrinkled potatoes covered in a white salty crust, arranged around two bowls of sauce. One bowl contains bright green mojo verde, and the other holds vivid red mojo rojo
    Papas Arrugadas (Wrinkled Potatoes)
  • 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
  • Hand dipping a piece of rustic bread into a bowl of vibrant red mojo picón sauce, with a spoon resting in the bowl.
    Mojo Picón (Canarian Red Pepper Sauce)
  • 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)
  • Hand dipping a slice of rustic bread into a bowl of chunky watermelon gazpacho, topped with breadcrumbs, diced cucumber, and fresh cilantro.
    Easy Watermelon Gazpacho
  • bijol in a bowl with a measuring spoon inside
    Bijol Latin Seasoning Condiment
  • 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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  • Stack of vegan chocolate chip cookies on a white plate with a glass of plant milk in the background.
    Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Squares of vegan chocolate fudge on a white plate garnished with fresh raspberries.
    Easy Chocolate Fudge (Non-Dairy)
  • Wooden snack board with apple slices, popcorn, marshmallows, rice crispy treats, and a bowl of dried apricots.
    50 + Chocolate Fondue Dipping Ideas
  • side view of Vegan Chocolate Pudding Parfait in a clear glass.
    Vegan Chocolate Pudding Parfait 
  • vegan chocolate chip skillet cookie with vegan ice cream and chocolate syrup on top
    Vegan Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
  • a spatula picking up Vegan Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookie from cooling tray
    Vegan Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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 With Savory Mushrooms and Collard Greens
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • bunch of sliced high protein lupini seitan
    High-Protein Lupini Bean Seitan
  • jar of the lemon vinaigrette.
    Easy Lemon Vinaigrette

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