Belizean Callaloo | Healthy Caribbean Greens | 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.

Go outside to pick kalalu leaves from the garden.

Cut off the kalalu leaves and wash them thoroughly to remove dirt.

Fill a large pot halfway with water.

Slice half of a white onion into rough pieces.

Add the chopped onion to the pot with kalalu leaves.

Eyeball about three-fourths of a cup of extra virgin olive oil and add it to the pot.

Add black pepper to the pot before salt.

Measure about half a tablespoon of pink Himalayan sea salt and add it to the pot.

Cook on high heat, stirring occasionally, and check to ensure it doesn't burn.

Wait for the water to reduce significantly, which will take a while.

Once reduced, turn off the heat and transfer the kalalu to a bowl to show the final amount.

Taste the kalalu to check for seasoning.

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