Vegan Ackee and Saltfish

Elevate your plant-based dining with this delectable Vegan Ackee and Saltfish, a creative twist on the Caribbean classic. Featuring tender canned ackee, savory heart of palm, and the briny essence of crumbled seaweed, this recipe captures the authentic flavors of the beloved dish without any seafood. Sautéed with vibrant bell peppers, Scotch bonnet pepper for a fiery kick, and aromatic herbs like thyme, this dish is bursting with bold, comforting flavors. Finished with a squeeze of lime and fresh green onions, it makes for a stunning centerpiece served with rice, bread, or roasted plantains. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy vegan Caribbean recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with something truly special.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (19 oz) Canned ackee
• 1 can (14 oz) Heart of palm, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, sliced
• 1 cup Bell peppers (red and green), sliced
• 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dried seaweed (such as nori), crumbled
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the ackee gently to avoid breaking it apart and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Add the bell peppers, Scotch bonnet pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the peppers soften slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped tomato and crumbled heart of palm, cooking for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 6

Add the crumbled seaweed, nutritional yeast, thyme leaves, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Gently fold in the ackee, being careful not to mash or break it apart.

Step 8

Cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing all ingredients to heat through and flavors to blend.

Step 9

Remove from heat and gently stir in chopped green onions and lime juice.

Step 10

Serve warm with bread, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1528.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1413.5

Total Fat 113.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 670.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.8g
Protein 35.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 538.7mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 4862.8mg	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: 69.6%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 20.7%