Caribbean pepperpot with tofu

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Caribbean pepper pot with tofu

If you've never cooked with okra before, give this a try. Either frozen or fresh works well.

35 minutes

Serves 4

Zoe Griffiths

Recipe by: Zoe Griffiths | Registered nutritionist

This is a cost-effective way to feed the family – feel free to add more chilli flakes if you prefer a bit more spice.

Zoe Griffiths

Recipe by: Zoe Griffiths | Registered nutritionist

This is a cost-effective way to feed the family – feel free to add more chilli flakes if you prefer a bit more spice.

Ingredients

  • 300g wholegrain rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 leeks, sliced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube dissolved in 1200ml boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 150g pre-sliced frozen okra or defrosted frozen okra, sliced
  • 280g packet of tofu, drained and cubed

CALORIES: 575

FAT: 15g

5 A DAY: 2.5

SALT: 0.26g

SUGAR: 15g

Method

  1. Cook the wholegrain rice according to packet instructions.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat.
  3. Add the onions and cook until starting to soften. Then add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
  4. Add the sweet potatoes, leeks, carrots, vegetable stock, dried thyme, dried chilli flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to the boil, cover with a saucepan lid and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the okra and simmer for a further 5 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked and the liquid in the Pepperpot has reduced. You may need to add more water to prevent sticking.
  6. While the okra is cooking, prepare the tofu. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the tofu for 5 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add to the Pepperpot and mix thoroughly.
  7. Serve with the rice.

Top tip

Caribbean Pepperpot is traditionally made with seasonal vegetables so vary this recipe by using your favourite seasonal vegetables.

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