Jerk Grilled Vegetables w/ Pineapple Quinoa & Steamed Cabbage - Meal Prep Funday

Jerk Grilled Vegetables w/ Pineapple Quinoa & Steamed Cabbage

Prep Time:

90 minutes

Adjusted Servings:

10

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Date Added:

2022-04-18 14:45:45

Date Modified:

2022-04-18 14:45:45

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Jerk Grilled Vegetables

Qty
Units
Ingredient
2
whole
eggplants (large), sliced lengthwise
2
teaspoons
ground cinnamon
1
teaspoons
allspice
2
tablespoons
ground coriander
1
teaspoons
cayenne
1
teaspoons
sea salt
1
teaspoons
ground black pepper
1
teaspoons
thyme, dried
8
cloves
garlic, minced
2
tablespoons
fresh grated ginger
4
tablespoons
lime juice
0.5
cups
soy sauce
3.25
tablespoons
avocado oil
5
stalks
green onions
4
whole
jalapenos, thinly sliced
3
whole
bell peppers, sliced
3
whole
red onions, sliced lengthwise
Step
Instruction
1
Heat up grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil.
2
Make the marinade by whisking together all ingredients except the eggplant, bell peppers, and onions.
3
Toss vegetables in marinade and grill until golden brown (~6-10 mins, flipping halfway through).
4
If you have leftover marinade, keep it to serve as a sauce with your meal.

Pineapple Quinoa

Qty
Units
Ingredient
12
ounces
raw cashews
3
cups
quinoa, uncooked
1
whole
pineapple (fresh), cut into bite-sized chunks
3
stalks
green onions, thinly sliced
2
whole
onions, chopped
6
cups
water
2
tablespoons
avocado oil
Step
Instruction
1
Heat dutch oven or large pot on stove over medium-high.
2
Add cashews and stir frequently until they are light brown and fragrant (3-5 mins). Set the cashews aside.
3
To the hot dutch oven, add avocado oil and red onion. Saute for a few mins until onion starts to get soft and slightly translucent.
4
Add quinoa and stir for 2-3 mins to lightly toast quinoa with the onions.
5
Add water. Bring to boil, then cover & reduce heat to simmer. Let simmer for 15-20 mins until liquid has been absorbed.
6
Once quinoa is done cooking, turn off the heat and leave the lid on for 4-5 mins to help the quinoa get more fluffy.
7
Stir in green onions, pineapple, and toasted cashews.

Steamed Cabbage

Qty
Units
Ingredient
2
whole
yellow onions, sliced
2
cloves
garlic, minced
5
cups
cabbage, sliced
3
whole
bell peppers, sliced
3
whole
carrots, julienned
0.75
cups
water (or vegetable broth)
3
tablespoons
thyme, dried
0.5
teaspoons
sea salt
Step
Instruction
1
Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and dried thyme, and saute for about 5 mins until onions start to get soft.
3
Stir in all of the remaining ingredients, then cover the skillet and let it steam for 10-15 mins (stirring occasionally).