1-15 oz. can red kidney beans or pigeon peas, rinsed and drained
2 tsp. dried thyme
2 fresh bay leaves
Lime juice
Lemon Ginger Broccoli
2 large heads of broccoli
Kosher salt
1 Tbs. coconut oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Lemon Zest
1 tsp. grated ginger
1 Tbs. hemp seeds (optional)
Instructions
For the Jerk "Chicken"
Combine all the ingredients for the marinade and mix well. Put the soy curls in a large bowl and add hot water to cover them. Let them sit and rehydrate for 10 minutes. Drain the soy curls, gently squeeze them dry and return them to the bowl. Add the marinade and toss to coat the soy curls. Let marinate for at least 15-20 minutes while you make the side dishes.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Remove the soy curls from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade. Add the soy curls to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil. Let cook, flipping the soy curls every few minutes, until they are crisp and heated through, about 20 minutes.
Add the marinade to the skillet and toss the soy curls in it. Add the parsley and serve while hot.
For the Rice and Peas
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and the rice and toss to coat the rice with oil. Mix in the salt and ginger. Add the water or broth and the coconut milk. Stir well.
Add the kidney beans or pigeon peas to the saucepan. Add the thyme and stir everything together. Add the bay leaves. Let the rice cook until the liquids begin to simmer. Then lower the heat and cover the saucepan. Cook for 40 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and let sit for 10 more minutes. Uncover, remove the bay leaves and fluff with a fork. Taste for seasonings and adjust if necessary. Squeeze lime juice over top.
For the Lemon Ginger Broccoli
Cut the broccoli into florets and cut the stems into bite-sized pieces. Fill a large saucepan or skillet that has a lid with about 2 inches of water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, add the broccoli and cover the pot. Let the broccoli cook for just a few minutes until it turns bright green. Remove the lid and transfer the broccoli to a colander to drain.
Return the pan to the heat and add the coconut oil. Add the broccoli back to the pan and toss to coat in the oil. Add the garlic, lemon zest, ginger and salt. Let cook, stirring every few minutes, until the broccoli is heated through and a bit crispy. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle with hemp seeds.
Recipe by The "V" Word at http://thevword.net/2016/10/a-jamaican-vegan-feast.html