Jamaican Meatless Stew Peas

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often less expensive.

Soak red kidney beans overnight in water.

Drain the soaked beans if you have stomach issues with beans and add fresh water.

Add the soaked beans, garlic, and about 1.5 cups of water to a pot.

Add chopped onion and thyme to the pot.

Add allspice and any pimento berries if available.

Season with salt to taste and bring to a boil, checking occasionally for liquid levels.

In the meantime, prepare the dough for the spinners using spelt flour and water until you get a firm dough.

Once the beans are halfway cooked, add the coconut milk and grated ginger to the pot.

Cover the pot and bring it to a boil for about 5 minutes.

Break small pieces of the dough and roll them into spinner shapes, then add them to the pot.

Stir the pot and add bell peppers and carrot.

Massage the scallion before adding it to the pot to release flavor.

Add vegetable bouillon, coriander, Old Bay seasoning, saison, and black pepper to the pot.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then cover and let simmer.

Occasionally check and stir the stew to ensure it thickens properly, adding more coconut milk if needed.

Cover and let simmer for another 10-12 minutes.

After simmering, stir again and reduce heat to low for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove scotch bonnet pepper and thyme stems before serving.

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