How to Make Callaloo || Trini Style (Vegan Dish)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while providing creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeño offers heat with more availability.

callaloo leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and health benefits.

Prepare green seasoning in advance.

Heat a pot until warm.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot.

Add a pinch of salt to the oil as it heats up.

Add chopped okra and spinach to the pot.

Stir the mixture to combine and cook down the spinach.

Add water to the pot after the spinach has cooked down.

Season with salt, black pepper, and vegetable seasoning.

Let the mixture simmer for a while.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree lightly.

Return the pureed mixture to the pot and adjust seasoning with salt.

Plate the dish and serve.

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