Vegetables have always been a healthy option and a lifestyle for some people! But sometimes finding newer methods to make vegetables tasty and the star of your meal can be challenging. Look no further, we have a vegetable recipe for you.
Jerk your vegetables! Yes, you read right… Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is the perfect way to bring that Caribbean warmth and flair to your veggies and bring out their natural flavor. Sourcing ingredients for that authentic jerk seasoning can be challenging depending on where you reside but with Jirie’s dried Jamaican Jerk seasoning you can jazz up your veggies. Add the taste of the Caribbean to your pantry.
This way, you do not have to take a trip to the Caribbean to treat your taste buds. You can make this recipe at your home easily. (dragonballzmerch.com)
With this recipe, you can roast your veggies in the oven or grill them just like that famous Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Vegetables such as squashes, bell peppers, mushrooms, green onions, potatoes, and carrots pair well with jerk seasoning. Jerk vegetables can be an interesting main course or side for your friends and family dinners.
But What does Jerk Mean?
It refers to a method by which meat, seafood, poultry, or vegetables are prepared. Jerk is a traditional flavor from Jamaica where local herbs, sugar, and spices are blended to form a marinade. Baking or grilling further amplifies these flavors embedded in the meat, seafood, poultry, or vegetables. The primary ingredients included are allspice which grows abundant in Jamaica, cinnamon, fresh ginger, garlic, nutmeg, and thyme, and hot peppers like Scotch Bonnet and Cayenne for that sweat summoning heat. This amazing mixture brings spice, caramelization, freshness, and tropical zest to whatever it touches.
Jerk vegetables are also convenient for instances where you are short on time and want to make an impression on family or guests. Unlike meats, poultry, and seafood that need hours to marinate, vegetables only need a few minutes to absorb that blend of mouthwatering spicy flavor.
Using Jirie’s dried Jamaican Jerk seasoning, you have the assurance of a high-quality, hand-blend of ingredients that were carefully selected to capture the authentic essence of Jamaican flavor. When Jirie’s seasoning meets the heat of cooking, the smell and taste will be finger-licking delicious. Especially on those vegetables!!
Grilled Jerk Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 Zucchini thickly sliced
- 1 yellow zucchini quash thickly sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus ends removed
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp lemon jucie
- 2 tbsp Jirie’s dried Jamaican jerk seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl prepare the marinade by combining the olive oil, lemon jucie, Jirie's Jamaican Jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Add the prepared and cut vegetables to the bowl. Ensure to mix throughly to evenly coat vegetables with marinade.
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Let vegetables sit for 10-15 mintues.
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You have the option to: Preheat your oven to 375°, place the vegetables in a single layer on a baking tray and roast on the top rack of your oven until vegetables are brown and tender.
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Or you can grill the vegetables on medium heat (you can use a grill pan on your stovetop) for 10-15 minutes, flipping the pieces occasionally until they are charred and tender.
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Best served warm.