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JAMAICAN JERK MUSHROOMS (VEGAN) | SOMIIGBENE

Jamaican Jerk Mushrooms (Vegan)

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  • Author: Somi Igbene PhD ANutr
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Category: Lunch/Dinner
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Nutritious and hearty vegan Jamaican jerk mushrooms with coconut rice and kidney beans.


Ingredients

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  • 120g white and wild long-grain rice
  • 240g cooked black-eye beans
  • 1 tablespoon coconut milk powder
  • 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 fat garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 heaped tablespoons tomato puree
  • 250g chestnut mushrooms
  • 10g coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Jerk seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet freedom light syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable seasoning
  • 1 large red chilli pepper, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to packet instructions with coconut milk. Once the rice is nearly done, stir in black-eye beans. Set aside once cooked.
  2. Meanwhile, heat one teaspoon of oil in a large non-stick saucepan. Fry shallots, garlic, jerk seasoning, dried thyme and mushrooms for 2 minutes, then add tomato paste and chilli. Fry for 2 minutes, then add vegetable seasoning, light syrup and a small splash of water.
  3. Cook on a simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper if needed, then stir in coriander and take the pan off the heat.
  4. Serve mushroom sauce over rice and beans. Top with avocado slices and garnish with fresh coriander.
  5. Enjoy

Notes

Use red kidney beans, chickpeas or any other beans instead of black-eyed beans. You can also use tofu, tempeh and any other meat substitute you prefer instead of mushrooms.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Per serving
  • Calories: 515
  • Sugar: 11.6g
  • Sodium: 472mg
  • Fat: 5.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 97g
  • Fiber: 16.4g
  • Protein: 18.8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg