Caribbean

Here's a quick vegetarian version of the Brazilian national dish known as feijoada. This stew entices the eye with the colorful contrast of black beans and sweet potatoes and pleases the palate with nourishing ingredients.

Inspired by the Cuban national dish moros y cristianos (Moors and Christians), this robust meal is complete on its own. Depending on your mood, serve strong, hot Cuban-style coffee or chilled beer.

Ripe plantains have a starchy consistency like potatoes, but with more fiber.

The distinctive flavor of this soup comes from a sofrito, a puréed mix of onions, garlic, and bell peppers.

This tropical medley is a fresh alternative to a vegetable side dish.

This fragrant rice pilaf goes especially well with Indian, Asian, and Caribbean entrées.

A home-style dessert gets a tropical twist by baking spiced mangoes and pineapple beneath a crunchy crumble topping. Serve with non-dairy, vanilla ice cream.

Argentine empanadas are traditionally made with lard, and then deep-fried. Here, coconut oil makes a more healthful choice.