Steamed Vegetables with Ackee

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This dish is like a Caribbean veggie stir-fry with a twist—ackee brings the creamy, dreamy texture while cabbage and carrots bring the crunch.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Caribbean

Keyword: Ackee

Servings:

Calories: 300kcal

Cost: $6

Equipment

Large sauté pan
Skillet with lid
Cutting Board
Knife
Spoon
Spatula

Ingredients

2 cups cabbage chopped
1 carrot medium, julienned or thinly sliced
1 bell pepper small , sliced (any color works!)
1 onion small, sliced
2 garlic cloves minced
2 scallions chopped
½ Scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped (optional)
19 oz ackee drained and rinsed (or 2 cups fresh ackee)
2 tbsp coconut oil
½ tsp black pepper
salt to taste
1 sprig thyme

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Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics

Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2 tbsp coconut oil
Add onion, garlic, scallion, thyme, and Scotch bonnet if using. Sauté for 2–3 mins until fragrant.
1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2 scallions, 1 sprig thyme, ½ Scotch bonnet pepper

Add Veggies

Toss in the cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers.
2 cups cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Stir well.
½ tsp black pepper, salt to taste
Cover and steam for 5–7 mins, stirring once or twice, until veggies are just tender but still vibrant.

Gently Add Ackee

Carefully fold in the ackee. Stir gently to avoid breaking it apart too much.
19 oz ackee
Cover again and steam for another 2–3 mins to heat through.

Serve and Enjoy

Remove thyme sprig.
Serve warm with boiled dumplings, fried plantains, or on its own as a feel-good side.

Notes

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