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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

"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.

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