Jamaican Callaloo Greens

Ingredients

• Spinach

  2 bunches

  $2.40

• Tomatoes

  1 medium

  $0.33

• Onions

  1/2 medium

  $0.15

• Spring onions

  2 stalks

  $0.14

• Garlic

  2 cloves

  $0.08

• Thyme

  3 sprigs

  $0.14

• Scotch bonnet chilli

  1/2

  $0.20

• Vegetable oil

  1 tbsp

  $0.05

• Salt

  1/2 tsp

  $0.00

• Black pepper

  1/4 tsp

  $0.01

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Preparation

1. 1

   Wash and roughly chop the spinach leaves. Finely dice the onion, tomato, spring onion, and garlic.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the onion, spring onion, garlic, whole Scotch bonnet, and thyme sprigs; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the diced tomato and cook for 1 minute until it begins to soften.

5. 5

   Add the spinach in batches, tossing until all leaves wilt down into the aromatic seasoning.

6. 6

   Season with salt and black pepper, cover the skillet, and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until greens are tender.

7. 7

   Remove the thyme stems and whole Scotch bonnet pepper before serving hot.