Callaloo

Name: Callaloo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb callaloo greens, chopped; 1 cup okra, sliced; 1 cup calabaza pumpkin, diced; 1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 scallions, chopped; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 tsp salt

A rich leafy green stew simmered with coconut milk, okra, calabaza pumpkin, and fresh herbs.

50 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

CaribbeanSoupStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb callaloo greens, chopped
1 cup okra, sliced
1 cup calabaza pumpkin, diced
1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, chopped
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Sauté 1 diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 4 chopped scallions in a large pot over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened.
2

Add 1 cup diced calabaza pumpkin, 1 cup sliced okra, and 1 lb chopped callaloo greens to the pot.
3

Pour in 1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk and 1 cup vegetable broth, then stir in 4 fresh thyme sprigs, 1 tsp salt, and the intact 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper.
4

Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5

Remove and discard thyme and scotch bonnet, then whisk or blend the stew until smooth before serving.

Questions

How long does Callaloo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Callaloo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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