Jenna | Plant Based Food

My First E-Book, Flavours & Beyond, is Here! I’m excited to announce the release of my first ebook, Flavours & Beyond! I created a collection of recipes so everyone can experience the incredible, plant-based flavours of Jamaican cuisine, as well as dishes inspired by the amazing people I’ve met from around the world. Inside, you’ll find a variety of dishes – from small plates to big plates, sides, and a few treats, including some of my viral recipes and new creations requested by you all 💛. Creating this ebook has been an incredible journey of discovery and creativity. I did the photography for almost all the dishes and designed the cookbook cover myself, pouring my creativity and love into this project. What began as a simple desire to share recipes has grown into a true passion for crafting and sharing plant-based dishes with you. Your support has made this possible, and for that, I am deeply grateful 💛. Grab your copy of Flavours & Beyond on my website – link in bio ☀️ #recipes #flavours&beyond #plantbasedfood #jamaicanfood #caribbeanfood

Dynamite Enoki Mushrooms - a mouthwatering dish that delivers a perfect blend of crispy, tender, sweet, and spicy. The enoki is coated and fried to a golden crunch, then smothered in a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce that has just the right kick! Traditionally made with shrimp, this enoki mushroom version is an absolute winner, turning it into an irresistible appetiser for everyone to enjoy! Wet mixture: 1 cup flour 3/4 cup corn flour 2 tsp onion salt 1 tsp white pepper Salt to taste Wet mixture: 3 tsp flour 1 cup milk 1 tbsp sriracha Sauce: 1/2 cup vegan mayo 1/4 cup siracha 1/4 cup sweet chilli 2 tsp agave #enokimushroom #sirachasauce #plantbasedrecipes #mushroomrecipes #

Butter Bean Shepards Pie made with a walnut, aubergine mince and topped with mashed butter beans for a boast of protein! Its rich, hearty, flavourful and perfect for the cozy months approaching 💛✨ aubergine
walnuts
onion
garlic cloves, crushed
scotch bonnet pepper (optional) fresh thyme
bay leaf
tomatoes, diced
all-purpose seasoning
paprika
black pepper
mushroom stock
yeast extract (marmite/vegemite)
tomato paste
frozen mixed peas and carrots Mashed Butterbeans: 2 (700g) jars butterbeans 2 tbsp butter
1-2 boiled potatoes optional This is the Shepards pie recipe from my ebook Flavours and Beyond but I’ve used a butter bean mash instead of a potato mash 🍁✨ #shepardspie #autumndinner #butterbeans #walnutmince #cozydinner #plantbasedfood #comfortfood

Noxtail – a plant-based twist recipe from my new ebook! It’s gluten-free, nut-free, and can be made soy-free*, all crafted with whole foods. Oxtail is a beloved dish in Jamaica and many parts of the world. While it may not be 100% replaceable, this recipe is as close as it gets! 💛✨ This recipe is featured in the Getting Creative chapter of my ebook and includes a video demo on how to assemble the Noxtail. Check the link in my bio! #plantbasedfood #oxtail #enokimushroom #jamaicanoxtail #foodie #jamaicanfood #plantain #caribbeanfood #caribbeanfoodie #flavoursandbeyond

Embrace the coming fall with this hearty red wine-braised jackfruit and creamy rosemary butter bean mash. This has to be one of my best recipes yet, the texture and flavour of the jackfruit are simply mesmerising! Perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner, cooking for a loved one, or an elegant dinner party - this recipe has you covered 💛🍁 🌱 2-3 (400g) can young green jackfruit 🌱 2 tsp paprika 🌱 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌱 2 tsp onion powder 🌱 1 tsp garlic powder 🌱 1/2 cayenne pepper 🌱 salt to taste Mix all the spices together and use half on the jackfruit and half in the stew. When you season the jackfruit, dont be shy to add more paprika/seasonings if they aren’t looking colourful. Fry the jackfruit in a pan until browned and place into a preheated oven at 190oC for 15-20 mins. Set aside to add to the stew. 🌱 1 onion 🌱 1 celery stick 🌱 2 carrots 🌱 3-4 cloves garlic 🌱 2 sprigs of thyme 🌱 1/2 of the spice mix 🌱 1 bay leaf 🌱 1 tbsp tomato paste 🌱 2 cups mushroom stock/boiling water 🌱 1/4 tsp yeast extract (Marmite, Vegemite) 🌱 1/4 cup red wine 🌱 1/2 tsp browning (for a darker colour) 🌱 1/2 of the spice mix Add the onions to the pan and fry in oil for a few minutes. Then add the garlic, celery and carrots and cook until the onions and celery are translucent. Add the spices and cook for a few more a minute before adding in the tomato paste. Deglaze the pan with the red wine. Mix together the stock water with the yeast extract and add to the stew with the roasted jackfruit, thyme and bay leaf. Simmer the stew on a low heat the stew 10-15 minutes until the gravy reaches a desired consistency. Salt to taste before serving ✨ #jackfruitroast #nobeef #jackfruit #meatybutmeatless #plantbasedrecipes #sundaydinner

This Butter ‘Chicken’ Burger (without the chicken) has got to be one of the best burgers I’ve made! The combination of the butter chicken sauce, masala mayo and pickled lime is out of this world. I’ve always loved Indian flavours but this just brought my obsession to a whole new level 💛🤩 Sides: Pickled lime Cucumber slices Picked red onion Fried Oyster Mushrooms  🌱200g Oyster Mushroom clusters Dry mix: 🌱 1½ cups spelt flour (can also use plain flour) 🌱 ½ cup corn flour  🌱 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder 🌱 1 tsp garam masala 🌱 1 tsp onion powder 🌱 ½ tsp salt Wet mix: 🌱 4 tbsp of the dry mix 🌱 1 cup plant milk (I used oat milk) The butter chicken sauce recipe is in the caption of my butter butter bean recipe 💛 #oystermushrooms #indianfood #butterchicken #burgerrecipe #friedoystermushrooms #plantbasedfood #comfortfood #veganburger

Jamaican Jonny Cakes & No-Tuna Medley – A taste of nostalgia! Growing up, these fried dumplings paired with a tuna were staples on nights when we were cooking last minute or on a budget. As a child, I didn’t know the difference, I just loved it! All you need is flavour and one big cup of love 💛✨ Dumplings: 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup water 2 tbsp butter Mix all the fry ingredients until we’ll combined. After the butter and then gradually add the waiter to form a dough. It it’s sticky add a bit more flour. Allow the dough to sit for 5 minutes before forming the balls to fry them. Fry them oil for an around 5 mins. (If they are still dough like, you can pop them in the microwave or oven) No-tuna Stew: 1-2 cans chickpeas blitzed or chopped 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced/crushed 1 tsp dried thyme 1/4 scotch bonnet, minced 2 tomatoes, diced 1 cup bell peppers, diced 1 tbsp paprika 1-2 tsp all purpose 1/2 nori sheet, shredded 1 tsp onion salt #plantbasedfood #frieddumplings #chickpearecipes #chickpeatuna #jamaicanfood #caribbeanfood #stews #islandfood

A plant-based alternative to Lemon Pepper Wings - one of my favourite recipe creations from early this year! They are zesty, crunchy, with a meaty bite. Comfort food at its finest ☺️💛 🌱 Young green jackfruit 
🌱 Spelt flour/plain flour) 🌱 Corn flour 🌱 Seasoning
🌱 Plant milk 🌱 Dairy-free butter
🌱 Lemon juice + zest
🌱 Lemon pepper seasoning I added the full recipe for this in my e-book Flavours & Beyond - Check the my bio for more details! #plantbasedrecipes #veganrecipes #lemonpepperwings #jackfruit #veganwings #vegansoulfood

My plant-based journey has been a creative adventure, leading me to create dishes I never imagined before embarking on this path! It’s been exciting, it has kept me curious, and best of all, there’s been lots of incredible food to enjoy! My new e-book, Flavours and Beyond, is now available for download - more info in my bio! Inside, you’ll find all the recipes here, made with love 💛 #FlavoursAndBeyond #PlantBasedJourney #plantbasedfood #plantbasedrecipes #jackfruit #oystermushrooms #jamaicanfood

Roasted Butter Beans in a rich, creamy Butter Chicken Sauce is simply irresistible! If you’re a fan of butter beans and the spices of India, this dish is a must-try! 🌶️✨ Roasted Butter Beans 2 (440g) cans butter beans 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp Kashmiri chilis powder 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tbsp grated ginger 2 garlic cloves crushed Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil ‌ Sauce 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 cinnamon stick 1 red onion, finely diced 5 garlic cloves, smashed 1 thumb size of ginger, grated 1 green chilis, chopped Hand full of cashews 1 (400g) can chopped tomatoes 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp garam masala 1.5 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder 4 tbsp plant butter 1/2 cup coconut milk Heat some oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and cinnamon and fry for a minute. Then add the onions, garlic, green chilli and ginger and fry until the onions are translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and cook down for five minutes. Remove from heat and transfer everything in the pan to a blender with 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth. Melt the butter in the pan, then add all the spices and cook for a minute. Then using a sieve pour the blended sauce into the pan. Mix until the spices are well combined. Add salt to tastes and cook down tor 5ish minutes. #butterchicken #butterbeans #plantbased #indianfood

A flavourful plant-based twist on Jamaican curry, paired with soft, buttery, flaky homemade Caribbean-style roti! It’s not only quicker to prepare as it is meatless, but it’s also budget-friendly, especially when you buy the chunks/curls in bulk. This is one of my go-to dishes which I first made a few years ago and I’ve been tweaking it to make it easier to cook while still maintaining all the flavour 💛 Checkout my new e-book, Flavours & Beyond for this recipe and much more — the details are in my bio ☀️ Ingredients: Soy chunks/curls
Soy sauce/coconut aminos
Onion
Spring onion
Garlic
Scotch bonnet
Green pepper
Curry powder
Seasonings
Thyme
Nutritional yeast
Coconut milk
Mushroom/vegetable stock #jamaicancurry #plantbasedfood #curry #curryrecipe #jamaicanfood #caribbeanfood #roti #stews #islandfood

Imagine biting into warm, caramelised grilled pineapple topped with creamy homemade coconut ice cream! It reminds me of a warm apple pie, but with the tropical twist of caramelised grilled pineapple. It’s easy to make while serving the ultimate satisfaction 🍍💛 #grilledpineapple #summerdessert #pineapple #bbq #braziliangrill