Jamaican Callaloo Wild Rice

wild rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is high in protein while brown rice is more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while almond milk is often cheaper.

callaloo

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and kale is a budget-friendly substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well for sautéing.

Cut up the callaloo, peeling the membrane off the stems before using them.

Combine 1 cup of wild rice blend with 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of coconut milk in a pot.

Bring the pot to a boil and allow it to cook for a few minutes.

Add 2 cloves of garlic and 2 stalks of scallions to the pot.

Add a couple sprigs of thyme to the pot.

Cook the rice mixture for about 5 minutes, watching the water level and adding more water if necessary.

Once the water has dried down, add the callaloo in stages to incorporate it properly into the rice.

Allow the callaloo to steam in the rice until it wilts and is fully incorporated.

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