La Bandera–Inspired Bowl (No Grains)
Inspired by: Dominican “flag” plate Base: Mashed sweet potato Toppings: Sautéed mushrooms with tomato, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro + steamed greens Colorful and balanced
Yuca with Garlic Mojo & Cabbage Slaw
Inspired by: Yuca con mojo Yuca: Steamed until tender Mojo: Garlic + lemon juice + parsley (no oil or vinegar) Slaw: Shredded cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper with lime
Stewed Pumpkin & Spinach Bowl with Roasted Cassava
Inspired by: Veggie rice plates Pumpkin: Cubed and cooked with garlic, parsley, and tomato Greens: Steamed spinach with lemon Base: Roasted cassava or baked plantain
Doubles-Inspired Sweet Potato Flatbreads with Curried Veg Mash
Inspired by: Doubles Base: Baked thin sweet potato “flatbreads” Filling: Steamed pumpkin, zucchini, tomato, turmeric, cumin, garlic, and cilantro Serve with: Fresh cucumber salad with lemon
Steamed Plantain & Carrot Patties with Tomato-Pepper Sauce
Inspired by: Ackee & festival Patties: Mashed ripe plantain + steamed carrot + herbs, baked into soft rounds Sauce: Blended tomato, red pepper, garlic, and scallion
Callaloo & Yam Plate with Pumpkin Mash
Inspired by: Callaloo with yam and dumplings Callaloo Substitute: Sautéed spinach + onion + tomato Sides: Boiled white yam and mashed pumpkin with herbs Garnish: Fresh thyme and a squeeze of lime
Brown Stew Mushroom Bowl with Sweet Potato Wedges
Inspired by: Brown stew chicken Mushrooms: Sautéed lion’s mane or shiitake with garlic, tomato, scallion, thyme, and bell pepper Side: Oven-baked sweet potato wedges Optional: Sprinkle of dulse for “umami”
Eggplant “Moussaka” Stack with Pumpkin Mash
Inspired by: Greek moussaka Layers: Baked eggplant + mashed pumpkin + tomato-garlic sauce Bake: In stacked portions, topped with parsley and a touch of cinnamon
Sweet Potato Gnocchi-Inspired Patties with Basil-Tomato Sauce
Inspired by: Italian gnocchi or pasta Form: Baked sweet potato patties with garlic and herbs Sauce: Warm stewed tomato + basil + lemon + sea veggie sprinkle
Shepherd’s Veggie Mash Bowl with Carrot-Date Gravy
Inspired by: British meat pies and Sunday roasts Base: Mashed potato or pumpkin Layered with: Steamed peas, carrots, cauliflower, and parsley Gravy: Blended carrot, date, garlic, and thyme