Jamaican Vegetable Patties Recipes

JAMAICAN VEGETABLE PATTIES

Steps:

• To make Pineapple Salsa: Combine first 8 ingredients (from pineapple to pinch of salt) and mix well. If making ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature.
• To make Jamaican Vegetable Patties:.
• Heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat in large nonstick skillet, add onion, and cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
• Add garlic, jerk seasoning and salt; cook, stirring often, 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant.
• Stir in carrots, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
• Stir in peas, and cook 1 minute more. Transfer mixture to large bowl, and fold in breadcrumbs.
• Put eggs and milk in bowl, and whisk together. Stir into carrot mixture. Form into 12 3/4-inch-thick patties, using generous 1/3 cup mixture for each.
• Heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium heat in large nonstick skillet; Add half of patties, and cook about 5 minutes on each side until golden.
• Transfer patties to plate; keep warm; Repeat, adding more oil to pan if necessary. Serve with salsa.