Caribbean Green Seasoning

Recipes change from island to island, from kitchen to kitchen. Start with this one and add flavors and textures to your own. 

Basically, it is a blend of green seasonings with cilantro, thyme, and green onions. But spice it up! Use it to marinade meats, stews, curries, rice dishes. But do not stop there!

Freeze leftovers up to a month

or make less

Need (organic if possible):

parsley or cilantro

celery

green onions

onion

ginger

garlic cloves 

peppers

chile 

optional herbs: thyme, basil, oregano, and/or rosemary

1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil

garlic

2 tsp. (10 ml) white vinegar

1. Roughly chop the ingredients.

2. Purée all in a food process or blender.

 (a) Add little water if needed.

3. Use 2 Tbs. (30 g) per recipe

4. Freeze in ice cube trays and store in freezer bags. Thaw before using it. 

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Rice and Peas

Peas, rice and other ingredients are found on the table throughout the Caribbean. Each house has its own recipe. Try this one. Add other ingredients as you wish.

Serves 3

1 cup (130 g) organic rice

2 cups (480 ml) organic coconut milk

2 thyme springs

1/2 can (7-ounces/175 g) organic green or black-eyed peas

2 minced garlic cloves

1 tsp. (2 g) minced ginger

1 chopped organic green onion

1 Tbs. (15 ml) olive oil

green chilies or 1/2 habanero chile 

1. Heat the oil and sauté the peas, garlic, ginger, chile, and onions.

2. Add the rice and coconut milk into the rice cooker.

3. Add the thyme and the peas mixture.

4. Set the timer on your machine.

5. Let is steam for 5 minutes after the rice is done.

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Spaghetti Squash Casserole à la Mexican

Spaghetti squash is also called "noodle squash or vegetable spaghetti". It originated in the countryside of northern Manchuria, China and introduced into Japan in 1920s. 

Now, add some black beans and corn, queso fresco...= a Mexican dish

 

Cazuela De Calabaza Espagueti

a la Mexicana (Spanish)

Serves 4

Preheat the oven to 375F (190C)

1 organic spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds

3 Tbs. (45 ml) olive oil

3 minced organic garlic cloves

1 tsp. (2 g) each: cumin and paprika

rinsed organic black beans

frozen organic corn

organic cherry tomatoes cut in half

minced organic scallions

1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced or cayenne pepper

1 organic avocado, cut into bite size pieces

queso fresco or other type of (dairy-free) cheese

organic lime wedges

uno 1. Place the oven rack in the middle.

dos 2. Spray the baking sheet with an oil spray.

tres 3. Brush cut sides of the squash and place them side down on the baking sheet.

cuatro 4. Bake from 40 to 45 minutes.

cinco 5. Remove, flip over and let them cool for about 20 minutes.

seis 6. In a microwave bowl, combine the garlic, paprika, cumin, and 2 Tbs. (30 ml) oil.

siete 7. Microwave for 30 seconds.

ocho 8. Stir in the corn, beans, tomatoes, minced scallions, and jalapeños. 

nueve 9. Use a folk to scrape the squash into strands over a bowl with the corn mixture.

diez 10. Stir and then spread the mixture into a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 20-25 minutes.

once 11. Remove and sprinkle with avocado, cheese, and sliced scallions.

doce 12. Serve with lime wedges.

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