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Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes

Calaloo

Calaloo

The Basics

Calaloo is a Caribbean leaf vegetable, very similar to amaranth. Calaloo is also the name of the popular Caribbean dish made with this vegetable, which often includes okra and coconut milk. (Read more about calaloo on Wikipedia.)

Storage Tips

Calaloo should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calaloo is a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, calcium, potassium, and manganese. (Check out the nutrition facts for amaranth leaves (which are very similar) on Self.com)

Recipes

Callaloo Soup
Sauteed Callaloo