Haitian Legume (Epis-Marinated Beef & Vegetables)

by Nahika Hillery

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Less Than 600 calories

Soy Free

Gluten Free

Contains Nuts

A hearty dish with Haitian roots, this meal is full of tender beef chunks that have marinated in the traditional Haitian epis blend, plus savory braised vegetables including cabbage, chayote squash, eggplant, and spinach. The dish is accompanied by a side of coconut rice and simply sautéed sweet baby peppers, tying this deeply savory taste of the Caribbean together.

Nutritional facts

Protein

22g

Carbs

70g

Calories

580

Fat

25g

Ingredients

Adobo SpiceCanola and Olive Oil BlendYellow Bell PepperHabanero PeppersButterExtra Virgin Olive OilCarrotsOnion PowderGarlic PowderBlack PepperTomato PasteGarlicSpinachOnionJasmine RiceKosher SaltCloveBeef ChuckMini Bell PepperWhite VinegarCabbageEggplantCoconut MilkLime JuiceThymeGreen OnionOrange JuiceGreen Bell PepperRed Bell PepperItalian ParsleyChayote Squash

Reviews

4.1

Based on 262 reviews

Delicious

Sarah Willis · 02/19/25

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About Nahika Hillery

Chef Nahika Hillery comes from a family of avid cooks - growing up she learned how to prepare traditional West Indian food while observing and practicing with several of her family members, especially her mother. Nahika came to love the flavor profiles of her home: full of spices, with balanced seasoning, and influences from a number of cuisines types and styles, including Hatian and Creole. She decided to turn these early experiences with food into something more than cooking with and for friends and family at home.With a combined passion for cooking, cultural pride, and entrepreneurial spirit, Chef Nahika opened the first Haitian food truck in Austin, Texas in 2017. Through Kreyòl Korner - Kreyòl is the native language spoken in Haiti - she has been able to share her beloved culture and food with people visiting from all over the world. From a winning feature on The Food Network to critical acclaim in her new hometown of Austin, Chef Nahika can’t wait to share her story with you through her delicious food.