Callaloo
This creamy and vibrant Caribbean leafy green dish is a surprisingly kid friendly way to get children excited about eating their vegetables in a rich and flavorful coconut sauce. Parents love that this versatile dish comes together in under 20 minutes and packs a serious nutritional punch that supports growing kids.
Silky smooth Caribbean greens cooked in coconut milk with mild seasonings that make vegetables exciting for kids.
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Ingredients
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vegetables
seasoning
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Instructions
Saute the Base
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the diced onion and garlic, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the Greens
Add the washed spinach or callaloo leaves to the pan and stir them into the onion mixture, cooking for 3 minutes until the leaves wilt down significantly.
Pour in Coconut Milk
Pour in the coconut milk and stir everything together well, then reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Blend and Serve
Use an immersion blender to blend the callaloo to a smooth or semi-smooth consistency that kids tend to prefer, season with salt, and serve alongside rice or dumplings.
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