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Jamaican Ackee and 'Saltfish' Scramble (Dairy-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Jamaican Ackee and 'Saltfish' Scramble (Dairy-Free)

A delicious and dairy-free take on the classic Jamaican breakfast. This version substitutes the saltfish with hearts of palm, replicating the texture and flavor.

20m prep + 20m cook4 servings
DAIRY-free
280 cal|6g protein|25g carbs|18g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Canned Ackee
  • 1 can Hearts of Palm
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Carefully drain and rinse the 2 cans of Canned Ackee. Drain the 1 can of Hearts of Palm and cut it into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. 2Dice the 1 medium Onion, 1 medium Bell Pepper, 1/2 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper, 2 cloves Garlic, and 1 medium Tomato into pieces about 1/4-inch in size.
  3. 3Heat the 2 tbsp of Coconut Oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, which is about 350°F (175°C).
  4. 4Add the diced 1 medium Onion, 1 medium Bell Pepper, 1/2 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper, and 2 cloves Garlic to the hot skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion looks translucent.
  5. 5Add the 1/2-inch pieces of Hearts of Palm and the diced 1 medium Tomato to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently, until the tomato begins to soften.
  6. 6Gently fold in the drained and rinsed 2 cans of Canned Ackee. Be very careful not to mash the ackee; stir just enough to combine it with the other ingredients. Season with the 1/2 tsp of Salt and 1/4 tsp of Black Pepper.
  7. 7Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring very gently, until the ackee is heated through. The dish is ready when everything is warm and combined, with the ackee holding its shape.
  8. 8Serve the Jamaican Ackee and 'Saltfish' Scramble hot.

Substitutions

SaltfishHearts of Palm

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