A bright and warm plateful of green creamed spinach, topped with a fluffy dome of light, toasted coconut flakes for contrast. Lime wedges with some scattered red chili flakes around the platter add a pop of color.

Caribbean Coconut Creamed Spinach

Name: Caribbean Coconut Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: big bunches spinach, 2 washed and roughly chopped; full-fat coconut milk, 1 cup None; small onion, 1 finely diced; garlic cloves, 2 minced; fresh lime, 1 zested and juiced; coconut flakes, 2 tablespoons toasted; red chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon None; olive oil, 1 tablespoon None; salt, to taste None

Category Side Dish

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Caribbean

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: January 25, 2026

This vibrant recipe combines the beautifully leafy spinach, favored for its hardiness in colder climates, with the Caribbean flavors of coconut and lime for an unexpected twist on a traditional side dish. Hearty and warming, it adds a colorful playfulness to your plate that would brighten up any winter's day.

Ingredients (for 2)

Big bunches spinach - 2 - washed and roughly chopped
Full-fat coconut milk - 1 cup
Small onion - 1 - finely diced
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Fresh lime - 1 - zested and juiced
Coconut flakes - 2 tablespoons - toasted
Red chilli flakes - 1 teaspoon
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🥘🌡️

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 2 - 🥘🧅✨

Add 1 small, finely diced onion to the pan, and sauté until translucent.
Step 3 - 🔥🧄🌶️

Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes, and cook for another minute.
Step 4 - 🥘🥥🍋

Pour 1 cup of full-fat coconut milk into the pan. Add the zest and juice from 1 fresh lime. Bring it to a simmer.
Step 5 - 🥘🍃⏲️

Add 2 big bunches of washed and roughly chopped spinach to the pan in increments, allowing each batch to wilt before adding the next.
Step 6 - ⏲️🌿🧂

Continue to cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, until spinach is soft and the cream has thickened. Add salt to taste.
Step 7 - 🥣🥥🔥

Serve hot, sprinkled with 2 tablespoons of toasted coconut flakes.

Additional

This dish is a great way to introduce kids to spinach, the creamy sauce and mild coconut flavor will ease them into enjoying these leafy greens. For a fun kitchen activity, have them wash the spinach or even squeeze the lime juice. For a non-vegan variation, you can add grilled shrimp or chicken. Make sure to share your gorgeous creation on Instagram, it's as beautiful as it is delicious!