4.7 from 6 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
226 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Jamaican
Ingredients
- 2 cups beet leaves 100g raw
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion diced
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- ½ red chilli deseeded and finely chopped (add more to taste, fresh
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh leaves
- ½ coconut milk stirred (15oz/400ml can, can
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Quick Pickled Beet Stems
- beet stems from 8 beetroots (about 100g), washed and chopped into 2.5cm lengths
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar 75ml
- ⅓ cup water 75ml
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the beetroot leaves and coconut milk and simmer on a medium heat for 5 minutes, until reduced slightly. Season and serve.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% 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.