Caribbean Style Vegetable Stew Recipe

Name: Caribbean Style Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large purple potato cooked until tender, then cubed; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 red onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine; 3 tablespoons fresh chopped ginger; 2 tablespoons red curry paste or substitute a high quality curry powder; 1 small habanero pepper (optional); 2 bay leaves; 3/4 cup diced red pepper; 3/4 cup diced yellow pepper; 3/4 cup diced zucchini; 3/4 cup diced yellow squash; 1 cup diced fresh pineapple; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 large purple potato cooked until tender, then cubed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
3 tablespoons fresh chopped ginger
2 tablespoons red curry paste or substitute a high quality curry powder
1 small habanero pepper (optional)
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup diced red pepper
3/4 cup diced yellow pepper
3/4 cup diced zucchini
3/4 cup diced yellow squash
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper

1
In a saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add red onion, garlic and ginger, stirring continuously so as not to burn.
3
After 2 minutes add the curry paste, habanero and bay leaves until well incorporated.
4
Add peppers and stir again cooking for 2 minutes.
5
Add zucchini and squash and cook for another 2 minutes.
6
The mixture should be well coated at this point.
7
If it starts to burn, lower the heat and add a little water to stop the burning on the bottom of the pan.
8
Add the coconut milk and cilantro.
9
Salt and pepper to taste.
10
Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for at least a 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
11
During the cooking process you can adjust the balance of moisture by adding water or coconut milk so the consistency stays stew like.
12
Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
13
Serve over rice.

283

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large purple potato cooked until tender, then cubed, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 red onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Style Vegetable Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Style Vegetable Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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