(Makes about 14)

Add 2 TB more Plain bread crumbs or more to be firm enough to form a ball and another dash hot sauce if desired. Scoop with Cookie dough scoop and place on baking sheet. Cook 15 to 20 minutes in 350-degree preheated oven until brown. Serve on a toothpick with Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, add other raw veggies as desired.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 c. Calypso Callaloo
  • 2 TB Melted Butter
  • 3/8 c. Plain Bread Crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 TB. Parmesan Cheese
  • Dash hot sauce, optional
  • Tomatoes, 2 large or smaller, enough for hearty slices or halves to serve 6

Directions:

Mix first 5 ingredients well. Slice tomatoes into thick slices or use halves to make 6 servings. Split Callaloo mixture between tomato slices and bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.

VEGAN OPTION:

  • 1 ½ c. Calypso Callaloo
  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 3/8 c. Plain VEGAN bread crumbs, or more to desired consistency (Panko, gluten-free also available)
  • 2 TB Vegan Parmesan Cheese. Recipe below*
  • Dash hot sauce, optional

*VEGAN PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • 3 TB nutritional Yeast
  • ¼ tsp. Garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ¾ c. raw cashews

Pulse ingredients in a food processor to fine meal consistency. Will keep in fridge for several weeks.

Callaloo Appetizer Balls - Calypso Cafe