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Breadfruit Pie with Tuna

Cultural Context

Breadfruit Pie with Tuna is a delightful dish rooted in Caribbean cuisine, particularly popular in Jamaica. Traditionally, breadfruit is a staple food, often enjoyed in various preparations, and this pie combines the heartiness of breadfruit with the protein of tuna, making it a satisfying meal. The dish reflects the resourcefulness of Caribbean cooking, utilizing local ingredients and flavors. Today, it continues to be enjoyed in many homes and is a testament to the region's culinary heritage.

CaribbeanJMmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
medium breadfruit (boiled in water and salt to taste)
1/2 cup grated vegetarian cheddar cheese
1/2 cup hot milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cans chunk tuna
small onion
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup diced bell peppers
1/3 cup chopped chives
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp complete seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili flakes
1 medium tomato
2 TB freshly chopped parsley
about 5 medium spinach leaves
1 cup cheese plus more for the top

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Fresh tuna is healthier, while canned salmon is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

1

Boil the medium breadfruit in salted water until tender.

2

Grate the vegetarian cheddar cheese and set aside.

3

Heat the hot milk and mix it with melted butter.

4

In a skillet, sauté the small onion and garlic until translucent.

5

Add the diced bell peppers, chives, thyme, black pepper, paprika, complete seasoning, garlic powder, and chili flakes to the skillet, stirring well.

6

Mix in the chunk tuna and diced tomato, cooking until heated through.

7

In a bowl, combine the spinach leaves, parsley, and cheese, then mix with the skillet ingredients.

8

Layer the mixture in a greased pie dish, topping with additional cheese as desired.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

Tuna Breadfruit PiePâté de Fruit à Pain

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