Carribean Jerk Vegetables are a perfect combination of sweet & spicy. These are easy to make on Grill or in an Air fryer. This dish is made by steaming the vegetables in an Instant Pot, then Air Frying them (after rubbing the Jerk Seasoning over the vegetables).
Add Oil in the inner pot of Instant Pot/ Ninja Foodi. When oil is hot then add garlic, jalapenos & saute until garlic starts to change color. Then add allspice, cayenne, and brown sugar and cook by stirring continuously until sugar melts & mixture starts to clump together.
Add all the ingredients in food processor and blend until you get smooth consistency. Transfer in a bowl and keep aside.
STEAM VEGETABLES
Add 1 cup water & place steamer basket in Ninja Foodi/ Instant Pot. Add vegetables (sweet potato & red onion) in the steamer.
Close the lid & with vent in the sealing position, steam for 5 minutes. Once the timer beeps, let pressure release naturally. Or Quick Release after 10 minutes.
MARINATE:
When steam is released, transfer all the vegetables (raw & steamed) in a bowl. Coat them generously with Jerk Seasoning, and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
HOW TO ROAST:
VEGETABLES: Transfer all the vegetables in an Air-fryer basket. Air-Fry at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, or until they are cooked properly. Serve hot & enjoy!PINEAPPLE: Coat Pineapple slices with Jerk Seasoning and marinate for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer in Air-Fryer & air fry at 400°F for 5-10 minutes. Or grill them in a grilling pan and cook until charred.
Notes
Let the vegetables marinate for 15-20 minutes so that all the flavors get infused properly.For hard vegetables (like sweet potato & red potato) it's best to steam, otherwise they won't be cooked properly.You can grill the vegetables in an Oven or Air Fryer or Mealthy Crisplid or Ninja Foodi.You can store leftover Jerk Seasoning in referigertaor for 3-5 days, and use on other veggies & fruits.
Nutrition Facts
Caribbean Jerk seasoning
Serving Size
1 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories
716
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
2778
mg
121
%
Potassium
2719
mg
78
%
Carbohydrates
163
g
54
%
Fiber
25
g
104
%
Sugar
61
g
68
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
35960
IU
719
%
Vitamin C
226
mg
274
%
Calcium
280
mg
28
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.