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Spiced Plantain Chip & Charred Beet Salad with Burned Garlic Oil & Whipped Goat Cheese
Crispy starch layers, earthy roasted beets, aromatic garlic, tangy cultured dairy
1199 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
Cuisine & meal · 39 recipes
Caribbean-Style Snack Recipes
Caribbean-inspired snack ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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Crispy Callaloo & Manchego Pastry Cornets with Charred Lime Crema
Phyllo-wrapped green; whipped goat-cheese lime cloud; hot pepper crisp
685 cal · 21g protein · 55 min
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Lime & Chili Roasted Chickpeas
Crispy, tangy legumes with island heat
283 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
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Crispy Coconut & Scotch Bonnet Wafer with Mango-Habanero Coulis
Delicate, shattered sweetness, heat building slowly
334 cal · 3g protein · 45 min
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Charred Lime & Plantain Chip Crisps with Black Garlic Oil
Sweet-savory fried plantain wafers with umami dip
656 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
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Crispy Taro & Coconut Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Golden-fried root vegetable crisps with spiced mayo
937 cal · 4g protein · 27 min
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Crispy Scotch Bonnet & Mango Empanada with Charred Lime Crema & Cilantro Oil
Hand-crimped pastry cradles spiced mango and ghost-pepper heat
1122 cal · 12g protein · 65 min
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Crispy Cassava & Black Garlic Croquetas with Mango-Scotch Bonnet Gastrique
Deep-fried yuca, umami fermented garlic, fiery-bright dipping sauce
731 cal · 8g protein · 75 min
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Crispy Breadfruit Chips with Scotch Bonnet Salt & Lime Dust
Fiery Caribbean snack with island heat
254 cal · 0g protein · 24 min
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Crispy Malanga Fritters with Scotch Bonnet-Mango Dipping Sauce
Fried root-vegetable crisps with fruity Caribbean heat
444 cal · 4g protein · 25 min
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Crispy Plantain & Lime Dip Coins
Salty-sweet fried rounds with bright avocado crema
550 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
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Charred Mango & Scotch Bonnet Ceviche with Crispy Plantain Tuiles & Black Garlic Oil
Fresh, spiced, textured—a refined snacking moment
642 cal · 4g protein · 33 min
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Ceviche Shooter: Ají Verde, Halibut & Crispy Plantain Chip
Tangy citrus essence, verdant chili oil, pristine white fish, textural crunch
497 cal · 21g protein · 27 min
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Crispy Chickpea & Herb Sambusas with Tamarind-Chili Dip
Golden phyllo triangles filled with spiced chickpeas and fresh herbs
393 cal · 14g protein · 37 min
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Crispy Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi Fritter with Charred Pineapple-Habanero Emulsion & Lime Crema
Golden fried fish cake with spicy-sweet dip and creamy lime dollop
737 cal · 31g protein · 55 min
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Charred Plantain & Lime Fondant with Spiced Cashew Dust & Black Garlic Oil
Golden-fried ripe plantain cake with umami ash and nutty crunch
822 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
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Plantain & Black Bean Arepa with Queso Fresco & Lime
Warm corn pocket filled with mashed plantain, black beans, and crumbly cheese
895 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
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Fried Plantain Chips with Aji Amarillo & Lime Salt
Crispy plantain rounds, golden aji amarillo dipping sauce, toasted lime salt
768 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
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Crispy Plantain & Scotch Bonnet Ceviche Cone
Spiced crisps with charred citrus fish
643 cal · 4g protein · 38 min
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Crispy Plantain Chips with Lime Crema & Chili Powder
Paper-thin fried plantain rounds, tangy cream, smoked heat
638 cal · 4g protein · 23 min
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Mango & Scotch Bonnet Fruit Leather Bites
Chewy, spicy-sweet, no baking needed
160 cal · 2g protein · 10 min
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Crispy Plantain Chips with Mojo Lime Salt & Roasted Garlic Oil
Crispy, salty, garlicky, addictive—a sophisticated savory bite
779 cal · 3g protein · 30 min
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Crispy Cassava Rounds with Charred Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Fried cassava chips with spicy, smoky pepper cream
869 cal · 5g protein · 25 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 13 minutes and the longest about 55 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Caribbean recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Caribbean ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Caribbean-style rather than Caribbean. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 241 and 945 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
