Plant-based and full of Caribbean soul. These vegan recipes highlight local veggies, legumes, and spices in ways that make meat an afterthought not a requirement.
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If you’re looking for a quick, simple, and tasty dressing for your next salad, I have you covered. This honey mustard dressing can also be used as a dip for your favorite vegetable sticks, chicken wings, or chicken nuggets, and a drizzle on sandwiches will be delightful. You can kick things up using my Hot Honey should you want that extra zing.
Here’s one of those popular spicy snacks we enjoy in the Caribbean, especially with adult beverages. Channa, or chickpeas as most people know it, is fried until crisp, then seasoned while hot so it takes on a lovely overall flavor. If you don’t have an air fryer, you may use the version where I showed you how to make Oven Fried Channa. I also shared a Cheesy Fried Channa version a few years back.
A Simple, Boldly Spiced Vegan Corn Curry with Caribbean Flavor
About two years ago, I had someone of Guyanese heritage reach out to me to ask if I had a curry Cassava recipe. A dish her grandmother would make for her and her siblings while they were growing up in rural Guyana. I was stumped, as I had never heard of the dish. Through some research, I found that the same dish, possibly prepared differently, was also typical in Trinidad. However, it too was lost to time.
Chow is a vibrant, quick-pickle snack rooted in Trinidadian street food culture, and this version uses pommecythere, also known as golden apple or ambarella. I remember it from childhood, that punch of citrus, heat, and fresh herbs in every bite. In this updated version of the 2014 recipe, I’ve included salted prunes for added depth,…
A refreshing Caribbean drink blending pineapple, strawberries, citrus, and island flavor, perfect chilled or spiked.
A vegan Caribbean side dish simmered in coconut milk with garlic, scallions, and a touch of pepper heat.
A Light and Flavorful Spring Salad
The perfect balance of tart, sweet and spicy. A great ‘snack’ on it’s own or the perfect side dish when you’re serving curry dishes. It’s one of those things that’s perfect to make when mangoes are in season.
A delicious, vegan, curry eggplant with potato – perfect for any weeknight dinner. Flavorful and simple to make.
If you’re looking for a quick and tasty salad, you’ll definitely want to give this one a test-drive. With a few simple ingredients, you can whip this up in under 10 minutes. It’s great on its own or paired with grilled meats or fish during the summer months when you’re outdoor having fun on the BBQ.
In less than an hour you’ll be enjoying one of the best vegan curry dishes you’ll ever have. Made with chickpeas, potato and spinach. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
