35 Delicious Caribbean Recipes to Try!

Discover 35 mouthwatering Caribbean recipes that will transport you to the islands. From savory mains to delightful desserts, these dishes are bursting with vibrant flavors and spices. Perfect for adding some tropical flair to your cooking!

When I think of the Caribbean, I instantly imagine the vibrant flavors, colorful dishes, and the irresistible aroma of spices that fill the air. Exploring Caribbean cuisine is like taking a mini vacation through your taste buds, and these 35 recipes are a great way to bring a taste of the islands into your own kitchen! Whether you're craving something savory or sweet, there's something here that will make your meals feel like a tropical escape. Happy eating!

35 Caribbean Food Dishes

1

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe is marinated and cooked to perfection. It’s a total flavor bomb with customizable level of kick.

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2

Rasta Pasta (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

This vegan and vegetarian Rasta Pasta recipe is a creamy pasta dish with Jamaican-inspired flavors. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and is easily made gluten-free, too.

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3

Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

My Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken is to die for! Chicken slow braises in the most delicious sauce until it is melt in your mouth tender.

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4

Easy Jamaican-Style Jerk Sauce

This easy Jamaican jerk sauce recipe is bursting with complex flavors, is easy to make, and has a large variety of uses. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

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5

Flan de Coco (Easy Puerto Rican Coconut Flan Recipe)

This Coconut Flan recipe (Flan de Coco) is a tropical delight using coconut and sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Delicious and easy!

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6

Costa Rican-Style Gallo Pinto (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Gallo Pinto is a rice and beans dish with its origins in Central America. This take is inspired by my time living in Costa Rica and how I most frequently experienced this dish. It is so tasty and filling that I love to introduce it to others who may not have experienced it yet! You can also find this recipe in my book, The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.

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7

Easy Passion Fruit Flan (Flan de Parcha)

This easy Latin Passion Fruit Flan dessert (Flan de Parcha) is a tropical delight made with only five ingredients!

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8

Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce

A spicy Jamaican-style scotch bonnet pepper sauce recipe designed for the true spice lovers! This easy hot sauce recipe will add big flavor to anything it touches.

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9

Easy Puerto Rican Picadillo (Spiced Ground Beef)

Easy Puerto Rican Picadillo Recipe. Ground beef simmered with veggies, olives, raisins, & spices. 30-minute weeknight meal. An iconic Latin American recipe

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10

Ropa Vieja Recipe

Cuba’s national dish, Ropa Vieja, is a hearty and delicious dish made with flavorful ingredients such as flank steak, vegetables, and spices and served with rice and black beans. A meal loved by the whole family, easily double the recipe and enjoy leftovers all week.

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11

Homemade Fermented Bajan Hot Pepper Sauce (Barbados Hot Sauce)

Bajan hot pepper sauce is a delicious condiment from Barbados. It’s often used in place of standard hot sauce. Learn how to make the fermented variety of this hot sauce here.

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12

Jamaican Beef Patties

These Jamaican Beef Patties feature a beef filling that isn’t overly spicy. Curry powder-laced dough yields a lovely color and beautifully flaky texture.

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13

Trinidad Macaroni Pie

Trinidad macaroni pie is a classic Caribbean comfort food that is not only easy to make, but delicious served hot, cold, or at room temperature.

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14

Jamaican Jerk BBQ Sauce

Add a fiery twist to your BBQ game with this sensational jerk BBQ sauce recipe. Combining traditional Jamaican jerk sauce with a tomato base, it delivers a rich and tangy flavor explosion.

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15

Vegan Rasta Pasta - Serene Trail

This Jamaican Vegan Rasta Pasta is so filling and full of delicious savory flavor! Simply toss your favorite pasta in a creamy rich sauce with vegan “chicken,” bell peppers, green onions, and Caribbean spices. This saucy dish is hearty, comforting, and ready in 20 minutes!

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16

Jamaican Rice and Peas (Slow Cooker)

Jamaican rice and peas is a flavorful dish that combines coconut rice with red beans and Caribbean spices. This traditional rice dish is usually

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17

Jerk Chicken Salad

Jerk Chicken Salad is a delicious whole meal salad that packs a delicious spicy kick. It’s super easy to make and perfect for a summer meal. We are in the

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18

Caribbean Spiced Pineapple Slice with Fresh Pineapple Jam

This Caribbean Spiced Pineapple Slice is the perfect healthy treat! Sweet pineapple jam, with ginger, clove and cinnamon, on a biscuit base, and dark chocolate.

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19

Authentic Jamaican Oxtail Stew With Butterbeans

You ned to make this authentic Jamaican oxtail stew with butterbeans. It’s cooked low and slow until the meat is falling off the bones.

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20

Cuban-Inspired Vegan Fricase

Cuban-Inspired Vegan Fricase

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21

Easy Coconut Rice and Red Beans

This Caribbean coconut rice and red beans recipe from Guatemala features white rice, onion, red pepper, coconut milk and dried kidney beans.

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22

Tapado: A Guatemalan Recipe for Seafood Coconut Soup

Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean with this authentic but easy Guatemalan recipe for tapado soup, a rich mix of seafood, coconut and plantain.

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23

Jamaican Style Pepper Steak

Explore the delicious combination of rich Caribbean spices and tender steak with this Jamaican Style Pepper Steak dish!

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24

Caribbean Sorrel Drink Recipe 🍹 [+VIDEO] | MasalaHerb.com

Refereshing Sorrel drink looks like a gem & tastes amazing! Traditional Trinidad caribbean sorrel hibiscus Christmas recipe. Watch how to make it at home.

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25

Trinidad Mango Chow Recipe [Vegan] | MasalaHerb.com

Trini Mango Chow is a hot, sweet, aromatic and pungent summer time snack. The fruity Caribbean snack is healthy and totaly addictive!

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26

How to Make Tostones with Cilantro-Jalapeño Green Sauce - Little Black Skillet

These tostones, or twice-fried green plantains, are extra crispy and delicious when served with my cilantro jalapeño sauce.

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27

Short-Cut Sautéed Onion, Ham, and Cheese Empanadas - Little Black Skillet

These sautéed onion, ham, and cheese empanadas are the perfect almost-homemade snack. Refrigerated pie crusts help cut down prep time.

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28

Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans - Fat Girl Hedonist

Black beans are a staple in most Cuban homes and my family’s house is no different. It is not a holiday celebration without black beans being served and they’re available at all Cuban restaurants through out the country. That’s how integral black beans are to Cuban cuisine. I have been after my mom for years…

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29

Instant Pot Cuban Rabo Encendido - Fat Girl Hedonist

Traditional Cuban rabo encendido made in the Instant Pot. Tender, delicious and made in a fraction of the time.

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30

Yuca con mojo cubano - Fat Girl Hedonist

staple side dish of Cuban cuisine. This dish is a must have in most Cuban celebrations, especially Noche Buena.

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31

Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken

Make dinner this week a cinch with this Juicy Cuban Mojo Chicken. This chicken is gluten-free, delicious and perfect for meal prep!

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32

Caribbean Peanut Chicken

Midweek dinners don’t get much tastier than Caribbean peanut chicken and rice. Fresh, fabulous and fantastically easy to make, this is the one pot wonder that you need to get in your life! Wait… do

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33

Grilled Mango Skewers - In the Kitch

In this grilled mango recipe, cubed mango is marinated in honey and dark rum for some Caribbean flair and then lightly charred on the grill.

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34

Chipotle Barbacoa Recipe - CopyKat Recipes

Learn how to make Chipotle Mexican Grill Barbacoa with this easy copycat recipe. It’s is the ultimate shredded beef for tacos and burritos.

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35

Caribbean Jerk Chicken Bowls with Peach Avocado Salsa

These Caribbean Jerk Chicken Bowls with Peach Avocado Salsa can also be made with just the chicken and salsa for an extra easy gluten and dairy free meal!

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