Easy Ackee & Callaloo Recipe !

ackee

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned pumpkin

Tofu provides protein while canned pumpkin is more affordable and adds creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and works well for sautéing.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with less intensity, while red chili pepper is more accessible.

black pepper

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, but water is a cost-saving alternative.

Add some coconut oil and olive oil to a heated pan.

Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add mixed bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, reserving the spring onions for later.

Mix to release flavors.

Add green seasoning and stir.

Add cherry tomatoes and stir.

Add thyme and scotch bonnet pepper and stir to combine.

Add rinsed callaloo to the pan and stir.

Add all-purpose seasoning, garlic granules, onion flakes, caribbean citrus blend, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Stir and cover, simmer for 8 minutes on medium-low heat.

Check for enough liquid and stir, cover, and simmer for another minute.

Add rinsed ackee, butter, spring onion, and thyme to the pan.

Gently stir to prevent ackee from breaking up.

Add roasted garlic and black pepper for flavor.

Taste and adjust seasoning with maggi, all-purpose seasoning, aromat, and black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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