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Recipes

Caribbean pumpkin rice

West Indian Pumpkin Rice

Pumpkins are very popular in many of the island cuisines of the Caribbean and it combines beautifully with spices. If you’re looking for a West Indian flavoured meal, serve accompanied by red Creole beans and a simple salad.  

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil 
  • 1 cup onions, chopped 
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced 
  • 6 green shallots, slivered   
  • 2 cups parboiled rice 
  • 2 Tbsp Caribbean Layover blend, ground
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 3 cups diced pumpkin
  • 2-3 green chopped shallots to garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Place the oil, onions and pepper in a large casserole on medium heat. Cook, while stirring for 4 to 5 minutes to brown the vegetables. 

  2. 2

    Add the shallots, rice and spices. Mix well, salt and pepper, then add the corn and tomatoes. Stir well for 1 minute then add 3 cups of water.  

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil and incorporate the diced pumpkin. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat or simply remove the casserole. Let rest another 20 minutes; the residual heat will finish the cooking process.  

  4. 4

    Serve garnished with chopped green shallots. 

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