- Callaloo: A leafy green vegetable that is often used in soups and stews.
- Okra: A green, cylindrical vegetable that is often used in soups, stews, and curries.
- Pigeon peas: A type of small, round pea that is often used in soups, stews, and rice dishes.
- Plantains: A type of large, starchy banana that is often fried, boiled, or roasted.
- Yams: A starchy root vegetable that is often boiled, roasted, or fried.
- Fufu: A dough made from cassava that is often eaten with soups and stews.
- Kenke: A type of fermented cornmeal dough that is often eaten with soups and stews.
- Banku: A type of fermented cornmeal dough that is often steamed and eaten with soups and stews.
In addition to these specific food items, African slaves also introduced a variety of cooking techniques and methods to Trinidad, such as the use of spices, herbs, and palm oil. These culinary traditions have had a profound impact on the development of Trinidadian cuisine, and continue to shape the way that people eat in Trinidad today.