Ital Rasta Pasta is a vibrant and spicy vegan dish featuring toasted beans, fresh vegetables, and creamy coconut milk over brown rice udon noodles, all seasoned with jerk spices and garnished with fresh herbs.
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Drain and rinse both cans of beans, then place them on a baking sheet and season with olive oil and dry jerk rub.
3. Toast beans for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. Note: beans will pop open as they toast and will get a firmer, crunchy texture.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, add coconut oil and heat gently until melted.
5. Add onions to the skillet and stir in oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
7. Add cherry tomatoes and minced scotch bonnet to the skillet. Season with salt, paprika, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook tomatoes, stirring occasionally, until the skins begin to look blistered, about 3 minutes.
