Vegan Ackee
Explore the vibrant flavors of vegan ackee. This quick and easy Jamaican dish is gluten-free, oil-free, and delicious!
Servings: 3
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
Ackee
- 1 ackee (in the can)
- ¼ cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 medium red, yellow, or orange bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper sauce (or ½ scotch bonnet pepper with seeds removed)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks fresh thyme, stems removed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- salt (optional for traditional salty flavor)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse canned ackee gently with a colander or strainer. Set aside.
- Pour ¼ cup of vegetable broth into the pan to sauté onions, garlic, and thyme over medium heat until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped tomato, sweet peppers, scotch bonnet, scallions and cook for about 3-4 minutes; add more vegetable broth as needed.
- Add the drained and rinsed ackee to the pan and Stir the ackee VERY GENTLY, may only with about a few stirs.
- Turn down the heat to low and let simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes with minimal stirring; add a little veggie broth if getting dry.
- Turn off the heat, sprinkle with black pepper and salt (optional) to taste. Top with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy.
Notes
- Ackee is delicate, so gentle stirring is key to keeping its signature texture intact.
- Use fresh thyme for the most authentic flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended due to the delicate texture of ackee.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1716IU | Vitamin C: 117mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 11mg
