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Jamaican Pepper Pot
Photo: Sherman Kwan

Jamaican Pepper Pot

20 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1212
Calories
33g
Protein
49g
Fat
163g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 17 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, drained
  • 1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil
  • dian "bacon," cut into small squares
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large stalks celery, diced
  • 3 medium leeks (white and light green parts), well rinsed and chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 mild chile pepper (such as poblano) seeded and chopped, optional
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tbs. soy margarine
  • 2 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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Directions

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1. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Blot well between layers of paper towel, then cut into 1/2-inch dice.

2

2. In wide skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add tofu and "pepperoni" and cook, stirring often, until tofu is golden on most sides and "pepperoni" is crisp. Remove to plate.

3

3. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat and add onion and celery. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, 10 minutes. Add leeks, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, chile pepper if using and 4 cups water and bring to a simmer. Add bouillon cube, bay leaves, thyme, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Simmer gently, covered, until vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in reserved tofu and "pepperoni" slices. Remove bay leaves.

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4. In small saucepan, melt margarine. Slowly stir in flour. When mixture is smooth, stir it slowly into stew. Cook until sauce thickens, uncovered, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve hot.

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