Jamaican Steamed Callaloo

Caribbean · Jamaica

Jamaican Steamed Callaloo

Tender spinach greens sautéed with sweet bell peppers, onions, and fiery scotch bonnet.

35 min Easy Serves 3$4.24 estimated
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Vegan
Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Spinach

    2 bunches (500 g)

    $2.40
  • Onions

    1 medium

    $0.22
  • Bell pepper

    1 medium

    $0.90
  • Tomatoes

    2 medium

    $0.44
  • Garlic

    2 cloves

    $0.08
  • Thyme

    2 sprigs

    $0.14
  • 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 the spinach leaves thoroughly, drain well, and roughly chop them.

  2. 2

    Dice the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes, and mince the garlic.

  3. 3

    Heat vegetable oil in a wide pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sautéing for 4 minutes until tender and fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped tomatoes, fresh thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes to create a light pan sauce.

  6. 6

    Add the chopped spinach in batches, tossing gently with tongs to coat in the aromatics.

  7. 7

    Cover the pot tightly with a lid and let it steam gently over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until wilted and tender, then serve hot.

Callaloo is traditionally made with amaranth greens or dasheen leaves, which spinach replaces wonderfully.