Rasta Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 1 T vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, unpeeled and chopped
• 1 yam or sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 chayote squash, center pit removed and flesh chopped
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk, thin part discarded, use the thick part (see note)
• 2 c water
• + 5 more ingredients
• • 3 allspice berries
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
  • ½ c dried green lentils
  • 3 sprig fresh thyme
  • 8 large scallions, chopped

Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 50 minutes until lentils are tender and vegetables are falling apart. Note: Jamaicans consider the thick part of the coconut milk to be coconut cream. Do not confuse it with the Coco Lopez...

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