Caribbean Lentils & Pineapple-Mint Salsa
with Coconut Rice & Plant-Based Aioli
- May contain traces of allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
- Wheat
Ingredients
1 packet
Baby Spinach Leaves
1 sachet
Mild Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
2
Garlic
1 packet
Lentils
1 packet
Mint
1 tin
Pineapple Slices
1 packet
Plant-Based Aioli
1 packet
Basmati Rice
(May be present: Gluten, Soy, Wheat)
1 packet
Tomato Paste
1 tin
Sweetcorn
1 packet
Coconut Milk
1
Carrot
Cooking Steps
ā¢ In a medium saucepan, add coconut milk, the water (for the rice) and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to the boil. ā¢ Add basmati rice. Stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove pan from heat. ā¢ Keep covered until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 minutes.
TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam, so don't peek!
ā¢ Meanwhile, drain pineapple slices, reserving the pineapple juice. ā¢ Finely chop garlic. ā¢ Roughly chop baby spinach leaves. ā¢ Pick and finely chop mint leaves. ā¢ Grate carrot. ā¢ Drain sweetcorn. ā¢ Drain and rinse lentils.
ā¢ Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Cook pineapple slices until lightly charred, 2-3 minutes each side. ā¢ Transfer charred pineapple to a chopping board, then roughly chop.
ā¢ Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook corn and carrot, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes. ā¢ Add the plant-based butter, garlic, mild Caribbean jerk seasoning (see ingredients) and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. ā¢ Stir in drained lentils and the water (for the sauce). Simmer until thickened, 2-3 minutes. ā¢ Stir in baby spinach leaves, until wilted, 1 minute.
ā¢ While the lentils are simmering, in a medium bowl, combine chopped pineapple, mint and a dash of reserved pineapple juice.
ā¢ Divide coconut rice between bowls. ā¢ Top with Caribbean lentils and pineapple-mint salsa. ā¢ Serve with plant-based aioli. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour:Ā Many enjoyed the surprising blend of flavours, especially the pineapple-lentil combination. Some found it lacking and suggested adding chilli for more kick.
- Ease of prep:Ā Customers praised this as a quick, easy, and healthy meal to prepare.
- Suggestions:Ā Several recommended charring the pineapple longer for enhanced flavour. Some preferred coconut yoghurt over the provided plant-based aioli.
- Portions:Ā While most found it filling, a few mentioned needing to add extra vegetables to feed more people.
- Texture:Ā Some noted the dish could benefit from more varied textures, as it felt a bit muddled or uniform.
