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vegan saltfish and okra in a silver skillet

Vegan Jamaican Saltfish and Okra

This Vegan Jamaican Saltfish and Okra is a delicious comfort food that will delight you and your family’s dinner table while being full of nutrients.
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Course: Entrée, Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: vegan Jamaican saltfish and okra
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 71kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 8-ounce can hearts of palm, cut into strips
  • 8 ounces okra chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash okra under cold running water. Cut both ends of the okra off and discard. Cut into ½ inch pieces and set aside.
  • Drain the hearts of the palm cut into thin strips, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, green onions, thyme, and tomato. Allow it to cook for another 2 minutes while stirring frequently.
  • Add the hearts of palm and okra, and stir to coat. Add vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Add extra vegetable broth as needed—season with salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg