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Ital Stew

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Ital Stew is a staple in Rastafarian cuisine, emphasizing natural, plant-based ingredients. This hearty stew is not only nutritious but also reflects the Rastafarian philosophy of living in harmony with nature. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, embraced by vegetarians and vegans worldwide for its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans
3 scallions, chopped
1 cup peas
1 cup okra, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons thyme
2 carrots, diced
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups pumpkin, diced
2 medium Irish potatoes, diced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than canned beans.

1

Start by preparing the coconut, using a real coconut instead of powdered coconut.

2

Blend the coconut with the juice from the red kidney beans and add a bit of water to create a mixture.

3

Chop the scallion and other vegetables, ensuring they are fresh and ideally from your own garden.

4

Add the chopped vegetables, including peas, okra, tomatoes, thyme, carrot, sweet potato, garlic, pumpkin, and Irish potatoes, into a large pot.

5

Cover the pot and let the vegetables cook for about 15-20 minutes until they are tender.

6

Add the red kidney beans into the pot with the vegetables and mix well.

7

Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if desired, but the creator emphasizes not adding salt or other seasonings, relying on the natural flavors of the vegetables.

8

Serve the Ital stew hot, enjoying the natural flavors without additional seasoning.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Ital SoupVegetarian Ital Stew

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