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Home » Recipes » Easy Guatemalan Recipes

Easy Guatemalan Recipes

Traditional food in Guatemala is both delicious and healthy. It’s surprisingly diverse and reflects the influences of Mayan, Spanish, Arabic, Caribbean, African and Ladino cuisines.

Our collection of easy, authentic Guatemalan recipes (in English) includes family favourites like chicken pepián and regional food like kak-ik, the famous turkey soup of Coban.

We’ve even got recipes for popular Guatemalan street food like ceviche  and garnachas!

Guatemalan bread pudding in a white dish.

Bocado de Reina (Guatemalan Bread Pudding)

Modified:  May 8, 2025 Published: May 8, 2025   //  by Michele Peterson 6 Comments

Bocado de Reina is an easy, traditional Guatemalan dessert made of leftover bread, milk, eggs and cinnamon topped with fruit or sugar.

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Three garnachas on a white plate.

Guatemalan Garnachas

Modified:  March 25, 2025 Published: Dec 5, 2024   //  by Michele Peterson 6 Comments

Guatemalan garnachas are crispy corn tortillas topped with shredded beef, tomato salsa, marinated cabbage, and crumbled dry cheese.

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Two glasses of Guatemalan horchata with cinnamon sticks.

Traditional Guatemalan Horchata

Modified:  December 5, 2024 Published: Oct 9, 2024   //  by Michele Peterson Leave a Comment

This authentic Guatemalan horchata rice drink features white rice, cinnamon, sesame and pumpkin seeds. It’s sweet, creamy and refreshing!

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Picosita beer cocktail garnished with cucumber and shrimp in a Gallo beer can.

Best Picosita Recipe – Spicy Guatemalan Beer Cocktail

Modified:  July 12, 2024 Published: Jul 12, 2024   //  by Francisco Sanchez Leave a Comment

Spice up your life with this refreshing Picosita beer cocktail recipe. This popular Guatemalan drink is spicy Michelada meets fresh ceviche!

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A white bowl of Ensalada Rusa (Russian Salad) surrounded by vegetables.

Ensalada Rusa Guatemalteca (Russian Salad)

Modified:  March 26, 2025 Published: Nov 22, 2023   //  by Michele Peterson 5 Comments

Popular throughout Latin America, Ensalada Rusa (Russian Salad) is a traditional potato salad made with carrots, peas and green beans in a creamy herb dressing.

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Two glasses of eggnog cocktails with rum and brandy on the table ready to enjoy.

Spiked Eggnog Cocktail with Gingerbread

Modified:  October 21, 2023 Published: Sep 10, 2023   //  by Michele Peterson Leave a Comment

Experience some holiday magic with our Gingerbread Spiked Eggnog Cocktail! Blending creamy eggnog (rompope) with aromatic spiced rum and rich brandy, it’s the perfect festive indulgence.

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Tortitas de Ejote - Guatemalan Green Bean Fritters

Tortitas de Ejotes (Guatemalan Green Bean Fritters)

Modified:  March 2, 2024 Published: Feb 13, 2023   //  by Michele Peterson

An easy recipe for tortitas de ejotes, delicious Guatemalan green bean fritters.

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Caribbean rice and red beans in a white bowl garnished with thyme, red pepper and lime wedge.

Easy Coconut Rice and Red Beans

Modified:  May 10, 2024 Published: Feb 8, 2023   //  by Michele Peterson 8 Comments

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

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Avocado sauce in a white bowl on a wooden board.

Creamy Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

Modified:  January 13, 2023 Published: Jan 13, 2023   //  by Michele Peterson 33 Comments

A creamy avocado salad dressing inspired by the bounty of avocados in Guatemala.

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