Perogies Calypso

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with Perogies Calypso, a vibrant fusion of comfort food and Caribbean flair. This quick and easy recipe transforms golden pan-fried potato and cheese perogies into a tropical delight, topped with a refreshing mango-pineapple salsa bursting with sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. The salsa’s combination of juicy mango, pineapple, and red bell pepper, accented with lime juice, a hint of jalapeño heat, and fragrant allspice, perfectly complements the crispy perogies. Complete the dish with a dollop of creamy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an irresistible appetizer or light meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, Perogies Calypso is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests with a unique, crowd-pleasing twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 pieces frozen potato and cheese perogies
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium ripe mango, diced
• 1 cup pineapple, finely diced
• 0.5 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the frozen perogies and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the cooked perogies to the skillet in a single layer and pan-fry them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Do this in batches if needed and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, diced pineapple, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and minced jalapeño pepper.

Step 6

Stir in the lime juice, chopped cilantro, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to prepare the mango-pineapple salsa.

Step 7

Arrange the crispy perogies on a serving platter and top with generous spoonfuls of the mango-pineapple salsa.

Step 8

Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on the side for dipping and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2354.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3976.2

Total Fat 132.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 217.5mg	0%
Sodium 7668.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 562.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.4g	0%
Total Sugars 96.9g
Protein 104.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1035.0mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 4099.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 58.4%