MOOSEWOOD CALLALOO GREENS STEW

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Adapted from a cooking class given by Moosewood Collective members. This recipe is from "Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites Cookbook". Kale, turnip greens, or spinach may be substituted if callaloo is unavailable.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
5 cups water or 5 cups vegetable stock
2 cups pumpkin (about 1 large potato) or 2 cups other winter squash
2 cups chopped greens (ideally, callaloo or sub stemmed kale, turnip greens, or 3 cups chopped stemmed spinach)
1 cup okra, sliced (either fresh or frozen, easy to slice if slightly frozen) or 1 cup use zucchini
1 cup diced tomato
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed

Steps:

  • In soup pot, saute onions for a minute or two.
  • Add garlic and continue sauteeing for another 2 or 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add seasonings and saute another minute, stirring to prevent spices from sticking and scorching.
  • Stir in water or stock and add sweet potatoes or squash.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
  • If you are using callaloo, turnip greens or kale (but not spinach), stir it in at this time.
  • Add okra and simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, lime juice, salt and spinach, if you are using it.
  • Cook for another 3 or 4 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
  • Add more salt or lime juice to taste.
  • Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.6, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 480, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8.3, Protein 3

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