Callaloo

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.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced pumpkin and ochro, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate chopped dasheen bush and stir until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and add thyme, black pepper, and salt.

Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finish with finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper for heat, if desired.

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