Snacks

Colombian vegetarian recipes for snacks. Here you find recipes to prepare sweet mid-morning onces, savory afternoon bites, and the best goodies to snack on during the day.

Colombian Plantain and Eggplant Mash (Boronía)

Colombian Plantain and Eggplant Mash (Boronía)

Boronía is a Colombian side dish, originally from the Caribbean coast. It consists of mashed ripe plantain and eggplant, and is flavored with a tomato-onion sauce. Lightly sweet and hearty at the same time, these mashed vegetables are a great alternative side dish. The recipe 

Colombian Mazamorra Recipe

Colombian Mazamorra Recipe

Colombian mazamorra is a drink made of milk and corn (hominy) sweetened by panela (unrefined cane sugar). It is a popular drink, traditionally from the Antioquia region in Colombia. With this recipe you can make your own homemade version. Because of the use of soy 

Easy Colombian Guacamole

Easy Colombian Guacamole

Guacamole doesn’t need a introduction anymore. And do we really need another guacamole recipe in the world? Well, yes. Because of the use of hot sauce, which is common in Colombian families, this recipe is just a bit different than the usual recipe. Haz clic 

Arepas de Choclo (Colombian Sweet Corn Cakes with Cheese)

Arepas de Choclo (Colombian Sweet Corn Cakes with Cheese)

Arepas de Choclo (also known as arepas de chocolo) are corn cakes made of sweet corn, stuffed with cheese. They are just one of Colombia’s types of arepas, but in my opinion definitely in the top 3 most delicious ones. This 7-ingredient recipe will make an 

Red Bean Dip with Avocado Salsa

Red Bean Dip with Avocado Salsa

This red bean dip is bursting with flavor because of the addition of tomato, garlic, fresh cilantro and lime juice. The earthy and creamy texture of the spread is complemented by a fresh and tangy topping made of avocado salsa. This dip is an easy 

Pan Blandito (Colombian Bread Rolls)

Pan Blandito (Colombian Bread Rolls)

This recipe is a vegan version of the original soft, fresh Colombian bread rolls. Fresh out of the oven they taste great for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of hot Colombian-style chocolate milk. Esta receta también esta disponible en español. Bread in 

Vegetarian Mazorca Desgranada (Colombia’s Drunk Corn Snack)

Vegetarian Mazorca Desgranada (Colombia’s Drunk Corn Snack)

Vegetarian Mazorca Desgranada. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Mazorca Desgranada is Colombian style fastfood, and also a favorite drunk snack after a night out partying. This vegetarian version, using BBQ tofu, is a delicious homecooked version when in need of this guilty pleasure. 

Colombian Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Guava Jam

Colombian Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Guava Jam

Colombian Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Guava Jam. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Guava (guayaba in Spanish) is a tropical fruit that is green on the outside and pink on the inside. It is the base of a popular sweet snack called bocadillo or 

Colombian Cheese and Smoky Cauliflower Frittata

Colombian Cheese and Smoky Cauliflower Frittata

This recipe is inspired by the Colombian “tortas”, crustless quiches made with egg and vegetables. A mature Colombian cheese called queso paipa and smoked-paprika-roasted cauliflower make a perfect combination together with the eggs. Paired with a salad it is a 5-ingredient delicious dinner or lunch. 

Colombian Cheese and Spinach Empanadas

Colombian Cheese and Spinach Empanadas

Colombian Cheese and Spinach Empanadas. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Empanadas are one of the most popular snacks in Colombia, and in Latin America for that matter. The Colombian empanada is traditionally made with a cornmeal dough. The filling consists of beef, pork