Iguana Stew

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Ingredients

  • 1 iguana
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 2 green peppers
  • 3 or 4 tsp. achiote (annatto) oil
  • pinch of pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the achiote oil by frying the achiote slowly until the oil is red.
  2. Kill the iguana by cutting off its head.
  3. Open the belly lengthwise and remove all the entrails and the rectum.
  4. Cook in salted water until the meat is tender (take care not to let it get too soft).
  5. Peel and cut in portions.
  6. Season with all the ingredients and cook with about 1 cup water, until almost dry.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

400 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 32.9g 42% DV
Carbs 23.7g 9% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 4.8g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9937.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 255.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 41.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 88.7mg 99% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 31.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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