Jamaican Callaloo

Name: Jamaican Callaloo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh callaloo greens, chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 stalks scallions, chopped; 2 plum tomatoes, diced; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender greens steamed with aromatic scallions, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh thyme for a traditional Caribbean side dish.

30 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh callaloo greens, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 stalks scallions, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 4 stalks chopped scallions, and 2 diced plum tomatoes, stirring for 4 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 1 lb chopped fresh callaloo greens, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4

Cover skillet and steam over low heat for 10 minutes until greens are tender.
5

Remove fresh thyme sprigs and Scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

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Questions

How do I know when Jamaican Callaloo is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until greens are tender.

Is there a substitute for Scotch bonnet in Jamaican Callaloo?

The entry for Jamaican Callaloo calls for 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Is Jamaican Callaloo spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Jamaican Callaloo comes from 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Jamaican Callaloo low-carb?

A serving of Jamaican Callaloo carries 7 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 35 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 7 percent.

How many carbs are in Jamaican Callaloo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 7 g of carbohydrate in about 90 calories, with 3 g protein and 6 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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