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Chef Natalie’s pandemic survival meal
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Chef Natalie’s pandemic survival meal

Prep
15m
Cook
45m
Serves
2
Calories
1367
Adjust servings:
2

A vibrant Puerto Rican-inspired feast of coconut black-eyed peas, umami tomatoes & blood orange slaw over fry bread — pantry-friendly and perfect for van life.

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Recipe by
Chef Natalie
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For the fry bread
2cup All purpose flour
1tsp Baking powder
1tsp Salt
1tsp Anatto
1cup Canned coconut milk
For the sofrito
1Bell pepper
1Tomato
1Yellow onion
3Garlic cloves
1Cilantro
1Hot pepper
Salt & pepper
For the coconut black eyed peas
8oz Dried black eye peas
1Coconut milk
1cup Sofrito
1tbsp Oil
For the umami potatoes
4Roma tomatoes
1Garlic
Marinade
1tbsp Oil
1tbsp Liquid aminos / soy sauce
1tsp Apple cider vinegar
1tsp Maple syrup
1tsp Liquid smoke
Salt & pepper
1tsp Paprika
1tsp Dried porcini mushroom powder
For the fresh crunch slaw
1cup Purple cabbage
1tbsp Cilantro
1Blood orange
Salt
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Chef Mark says

Cook the black-eyed peas low and slow to get them perfectly tender — they're worth the wait! Sofrito can be made ahead and stored in a jar, making future van meals even quicker.

Nutrition per serving
1367
Calories
48g
Protein
46g
Fat
199g
Carbs
Omnia OvenOne Panovenpartystorageveganvegetarian
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