Callaloo Recipe

Name: Callaloo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 bunch of callaloo; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion; 1 medium bell pepper; 5 cloves garlic; 4 scallions; 1 large tomato; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; salt and pepper to taste; 1-2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
8
Calories
39 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Jamaican, Caribbean

Callaloo Recipe

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Callaloo is a Caribbean dish of leafy greens stewed with ingredients like onion, chilies, garlic, and spices, a flavorful side for fish or other dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 bunch of callaloo about 1.5 pounds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion chopped
1 medium bell pepper chopped (I use a red bell pepper)
5 cloves garlic minced
4 scallions sliced
1 large tomato chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper chopped (or use a habanero pepper)
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme or use 2-3 sprigs fresh
1 teaspoon chili flakes optional for spicy
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

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Instructions

Add the callaloo leaves with stems to a large bowl. Cover with cold water and let soak for 10 minutes. Rinse of any dirt and debris, then remove the leaves from larger stems and roughly chop. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Stir and cook 5 minutes to soften.
Add the garlic, scallions, tomato, scotch bonnet, seasonings, thyme, optional chili flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped callaloo a handful at a time, stirring until it begins to wilt. When it is all incorporated, add the stock.
Simmer the pot for 10 minutes. Taste the leaves for doneness. You can simmer longer if you’d like for more tender greens. I usually go about 20 minutes, depending on the texture of the greens. Some greens will take longer, like collard greens, which are coarser.

Notes

If you want to serve this as a soup, use 4 cups of chicken or vegetable stock (instead of 1-2 cups) with 1 cup of coconut milk and simmer per the recipe. Callaloo soup is delicious, similar to Jamaican pepperpot soup.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 126mg (5%) Potassium 135mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 819IU (16%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	39kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	126mg	5%
Potassium	135mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	819IU	16%
Vitamin C	26mg	29%
Calcium	18mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%