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December 23, 2025

A Bold Twist on Holiday Eating: Jerk Pesto

A Bold Twist on Holiday Eating: Jerk Pesto

December 23, 2025

By: OBH KJMC Nutrition Department

Revamped Holiday Cooking: "Jerk Pesto"
This recipe is the perfect combination of fusion where the Caribbean meets Italy. Rub this marinade on your favorite protein or starch such as Alfredo pasta ( Rasta Pasta), jerk chicken or fish, rice and peas and more. 
Ingredients (12 servings)
      •     1 cup of olive oil
      •     2 tsp allspice
      •     1 tsp of ground garlic
      •     1 tsp of onion powder
      •     1 tsp of paprika turmeric
      •     1 tsp of ginger powder ( or raw ginger)
      •     2 tsp of honey - optional for a little sweetness
      •     2 bonnet pepper to taste- optional for extra heat
      •     2 salt
      •     2 pepper
Instructions
     
Add all in a food processor and add on protein or choice of starch.
Serves: 4-6 dishes
Time: 15 minutes 

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