HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN ITAL VEGETABLE STEW | RASTA MAN ITAL STEW | VEGAN VEGETARIAN RECIPE

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made from scraps.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Fry the onions until they start to get hot, then add minced garlic and half a cup of green onion or scallion, frying until fragrant.

Add frozen bell peppers and a tablespoon of blended seasoning for flavor.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of curry powder and half a teaspoon of turmeric, cooking until fragrant.

Pour in about 1.5 cups of coconut milk and half a cup of water, stirring to combine.

Add pimento and the chopped squash and irish potato, followed by mixed vegetables, carrots, and beans.

Season with half a teaspoon of pink himalayan salt and add sliced plantains, adjusting water as necessary to ensure there's enough liquid.

Cover and let simmer on medium to low heat for about 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add about a cup of frozen okra and a scotch bonnet pepper on top.

Add butter beans and any other beans you prefer, then let simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.

Season with black pepper and additional scallions to taste, allowing to simmer until everything is cooked through.

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