Trinidad Callaloo Rice Bowl

Trinidad Callaloo Rice Bowl

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Caribbean · 40 min · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free

379 cal 10g protein 60g carbs 11g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3 cups taro leaves or fresh spinach
  • 4 pods okra
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Cook rice with a pinch of salt per package directions and keep warm.
  2. Heat oil in a pot over medium and saute diced onion, garlic, and thyme 3 minutes.
  3. Add chopped greens, sliced okra, coconut milk, minced Scotch bonnet, and salt.
  4. Simmer covered 20 minutes until greens are very soft.
  5. Blend or use a swizzle stick to break the callaloo into a smooth thick stew.
  6. Spoon the callaloo over rice in bowls to serve.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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