Healthy Ackee and Codfish Recipe
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Dania B. Dec. 23, 2024
“Today I had a traditional Jamaican dishackee with codfish. Ackees actually a fruit but eaten more like a vegetable and its not sweet at all. This dish is super flavorful and its Jamaicas national dish. Its packed with protein healthy fats and just tastes really good. I had it with two small pieces of yam which added some healthy carbs and fiber. Lunch was pretty simple nothing out of the ordinary but I made an effort to slow down and be mindful while eating. Im trying to stay aware of when Im full so I dont just eat without thinking. It was a good meal and I felt satisfied afterward.”
Coach Belle
“Bravo Dania! Youve successfully incorporated fiber and lean protein into your lunches for the entire week. Your choice of a traditional Jamaican dishackee with codfishsounds both delicious and nutritious. Its wonderful to see you being mindful of your eating habits and listening to your bodys signals. Thanks for the update and lets keep up the good work.”
Instructions
1.
1. Begin by soaking the salted codfish in water for at least 2 hours to remove excess salt. Drain and flake the fish.
2.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3.
3. Add the flaked codfish and thyme to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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4. Gently fold in the ackee, being careful not to mash it. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.
5. Serve the ackee and codfish alongside the boiled yam slices.
Ingredients
1.
2 cups ackee (fresh or canned, drained)
2.
1 cup salted codfish (soaked and flaked)
3.
1 medium onion, chopped
4.
1 bell pepper, chopped
5.
2 cloves garlic, minced
6.
1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
7.
1 tablespoon olive oil
8.
Salt and pepper to taste
9.
2 small yams (boiled and sliced)
Nutrition
calories
250
fat
8
saturates
1
carbohydrates
35
fibres
5
sugar
2
addedSugar
0
protein
15
Healthy Ackee and Codfish Recipe
My Rating
Dania B.Author
"Today I had a traditional Jamaican dishackee with codfish. Ackees actually a fruit but eaten more like a vegetable and its not sweet at all. This dish is super flavorful and its Jamaicas national dish. Its packed with protein healthy fats and just tastes really good. I had it with two small pieces of yam which added some healthy carbs and fiber. Lunch was pretty simple nothing out of the ordinary but I made an effort to slow down and be mindful while eating. Im trying to stay aware of when Im full so I dont just eat without thinking. It was a good meal and I felt satisfied afterward."
Coach Belle
"Bravo Dania! Youve successfully incorporated fiber and lean protein into your lunches for the entire week. Your choice of a traditional Jamaican dishackee with codfishsounds both delicious and nutritious. Its wonderful to see you being mindful of your eating habits and listening to your bodys signals. Thanks for the update and lets keep up the good work."