Callaloo (Creamy Spinach and Okra)
Callaloo is a popular dish in Caribbean cuisine and is often considered the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Callaloo (Creamy Spinach and Okra)
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and thyme. Cook until onion is translucent.
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Add sliced okra and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted.
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Stir in coconut milk, salt, black pepper, and whole scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Remove the scotch bonnet pepper and discard.
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Stir in lime juice.
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Serve hot with rice or bread.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
