Jamaican Callaloo Recipe | How To Make Callaloo | That Girl Cooks Healthy

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.

Wash the callaloo in water with salt and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add chopped tomato and bell pepper, cooking until softened.

Incorporate chopped callaloo leaves and stir until wilted.

Pour in hot water and add thyme, black pepper, and salt.

Cover and lightly steam for a few minutes until cooked through.

Finish with chopped scotch bonnet for heat, if desired.

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