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

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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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Scotch bonnet in Callaloo?

The entry for Callaloo calls for 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Is Callaloo spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Callaloo comes from 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Callaloo gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Callaloo is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How many carbs are in Callaloo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 180 calories, with 6 g protein and 11 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Callaloo keep?

Refrigerate Callaloo for 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.

Serve it with

Ground Provisions side
Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad salad
Collard Greens with Tasso side

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