Beet Leaf Callaloo

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    3

  • Calories

    226 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Jamaican

Beet Leaf Callaloo

Traditionally, this Caribbean side dish is made with callaloo leaves, but beetroot leaves, as well as Swiss chard and spinach, make an excellent substitution. It's lovely served with rice and perhaps also jerk-spiced roasted cauliflower florets.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups (100g) raw beet leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • ½ fresh red chilli deseeded and finely chopped (add more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ Can coconut milk stirred (15oz/400ml can)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

For the Quick Pickled Beet Stems

  • Stems from 8 beetroots (about 100g), washed and chopped into 2.5cm lengths
  • cup (75ml) apple cider vinegar
  • cup (75ml) water
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped Rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Steam or boil the beet leaves for a few minutes or until soft and wilted. Drain and run under cold water. Squeeze out any excess water using your hands, then chop the leaves.
  2. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over a low-medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic until soft and translucent, stirring often. Add the copped chilli and thyme, and cook for a further minute.
  3. Add the beetroot leaves and coconut milk and simmer on a medium heat for 5 minutes, until reduced slightly. Season and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Sodium 651mg (27%) Potassium 415mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1634IU (33%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Sodium 651mg 27%
Potassium 415mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1634IU 33%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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