How I cook Jamaican Callaloo

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with less intensity.

Wash callaloo thoroughly and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet 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 bell pepper and tomato, cooking until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Sprinkle in thyme and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Add callaloo to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.

Pour in coconut milk and stir gently to incorporate.

Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until callaloo is wilted.

Add salt and lime juice to taste, stirring to combine.

If desired, add finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper for heat.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Serve warm as a side dish.

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