How to cook Chaya, the Spinach Tree

Chaya leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more widely available and offers similar nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Cut off a bunch of Chaya leaves for the recipe, enough for four servings

Remove the leaves from the stems

Rinse the Chaya leaves and drain them

Fill a non-stick coated pot with fresh water and bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat

Cook the Chaya leaves in simmering water for 20 minutes

Drain the hot water off the Chaya leaves

Rinse the Chaya leaves under cold water to stop the cooking process

Chop the Chaya leaves and use them in your favorite recipe

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