Belizean Fried 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.

Joe goes out to the garden to harvest callaloo leaves.

He cuts the callaloo leaves with a knife and brings them inside.

He washes the callaloo leaves in a big bowl before preparing them.

Joe chops the callaloo leaves into smaller pieces with a knife.

He puts the chopped callaloo into a pot on the stove and lights the fire on high.

After about 5 minutes, Joe adds salt, black pepper, and sliced onions to the pot.

He adds a good 1/4 to 1/2 cup of canola oil to the pot.

Joe lets the callaloo cook down for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

He monitors the cooking process until all the water has cooked out and the callaloo starts frying.

Once cooked down, Joe plates the callaloo and shows the finished product.

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