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.

Questions

How long does Jamaican Callaloo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Jamaican Callaloo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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