Ropa Vieja-Inspired Shredded Mushroom & Tomato Bowl
Inspired by: Cuban shredded beef Main: Pulled lion’s mane mushroom in tomato-garlic sauce Base: Roasted sweet potato mash Side: Raw cabbage salad with lemon and herbs
Sancocho-Inspired Root Vegetable Stew
Inspired by: Puerto Rican Sancocho Stew: Sweet potato, cassava, carrot, plantain, mushroom, tomato Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, garlic, onion, bay leaf, oregano Garnish: Lime and fresh chopped green onion
Callaloo-Inspired Coconut Greens & Veggie Bowl
Inspired by: Trinidadian Callaloo Stew: Spinach, okra, pumpkin, onion, garlic Broth: Coconut water + thyme (PM only) Side: Roasted cassava or sweet potato cubes
Mofongo-Inspired Green Plantain Mash with Garlic Veggie Sauté
Inspired by: Mofongo Base: Roasted green plantains mashed with garlic, parsley, and a splash of lemon Topping: Sautéed mushrooms, onion, tomato Side: Cucumber and avocado salad (PM only if including avocado)
Legume-Inspired Vegetable Stew with Sweet Plantain Rounds
Inspired by: Haitian Legume Stew: Eggplant, chayote, carrot, mushroom, onion, garlic, tomato Side: Baked plantain slices + fresh parsley Garnish: Lime and shredded green cabbage
Cou-Cou-Inspired Okra & Squash Mash with Stewed Tomatoes
Inspired by: Flying Fish & Cou-Cou Base: Steamed squash + okra whipped with lemon Topping: Tomato, garlic, onion, parsley Side: Sautéed greens or zucchini
Curry Veggie Bowl with Mashed Pumpkin
Inspired by: Curry Chicken with Roti Main: Curried squash, carrots, and mushrooms with turmeric, garlic, cumin, coriander Side: Mashed pumpkin with parsley and lemon Optional Wrap: Steamed collard greens used as a roti substitute
Jerk-Roasted Veggie Bowl with Sweet Potato Wedges
Inspired by: Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas Main: Roasted sweet potato, zucchini, and mushrooms seasoned with jerk spices (thyme, garlic, scallion, allspice, lemon) Side: Steamed callaloo (or kale/spinach) Optional Add-On (PM only): Coconut drizzle
Luxembourg-Style Carrot & Leek Stew with Steamed Greens
Inspired by: Rustic veg-heavy Luxembourgish dinners Stew: Carrot, leek, celery, garlic, kabocha squash Side: Steamed beet greens or spinach Finish with: Lemon juice and fresh parsley
Swiss-Style Roasted Vegetable Rösti Plate
Inspired by: Rösti (crispy potato pancake) Base: Oven-baked grated sweet potato & parsnip rounds Side: Braised red cabbage with apple (PM only if using fruit) Topping: Fresh herbs and onion