St. Vincent/Caribbean Pigeon Peas with Beef

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with a milder flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is often more affordable.

Season beef with salt, black pepper, paprika, Goya seasoning, Italian seasoning, mustard, green seasoning, fresh diced onion, grated garlic, and dried rosemary.

Combine all seasoning ingredients with the beef.

You can either cook the seasoned meat right away or leave it to marinate.

Boil the seasoned beef and fresh green peas together until tender.

Cut the pumpkin into slices and add it to the soup after 30 minutes of boiling.

Peel and cut sweet potatoes and green bananas into cubes and slices, respectively.

Prepare the dough for the coconut dumpling, adding salt for flavor.

Knead the dumpling dough until it reaches the desired consistency.

Add extra water, carrots, and bell peppers to the pot and leave to boil until everything is cooked.

Mix in the bananas, potatoes, and dumpling, allowing them to boil together until fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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