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)

Seasonality

Jul, Aug, Sep,

Recipes

Basic Sauteed Leafy Greens
Calaloo Pineapple Couscous
Calaloo Stew
Calaloo, Tomato and Chickpea Curry
Callaloo Soup
Jamaican Calaloo and Codfish
Jamaican-Style Calaloo
Kid-Friendly Veggie Burgers
Quick Callaloo Potato Stew
Sauteed Callaloo
West Indian Beef Curry with Calaloo