DUMPLINGS AND CRAB

crab meat

🥗Healthier: jackfruit

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Jackfruit offers a similar texture, while canned tuna is more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while cornmeal is often cheaper.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, and evaporated milk is a cost-effective substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a budget-friendly option.

Start by giving an ingredient breakdown.

Wash crab with lemon juice and rinse thoroughly.

Melt coconut oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add green seasoning to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add crab pieces one by one to the pot and mix to coat with green seasoning.

Rinse lentils and leave a little water in them, then add to the pot with about 2-3 cups of water.

Stir the mixture and add 2 teaspoons of complete seasoning, black pepper, sea salt, and fresh thyme.

Let the mixture boil for about 15 minutes until lentils are cooked.

Peel pumpkin and other ingredients while the mixture boils.

After 15 minutes, add arrows, carrots, and coconut milk to the pot.

Add all-purpose seasoning and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot and let it boil for about 10 minutes.

Make flour dumplings after the mixture has boiled for 25-30 minutes.

Stir the pot and check if the crab is cooked and if the lentils are breaking apart.

Add dumplings to the pot and stir.

Let the dumplings cook for 5-10 minutes until done.

Add broad leaf thyme and fresh parsley to the pot.

Check for salt and adjust if necessary.

Let the dish rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Plate the dish with a piece of crab on top and pour gravy over.

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