Meatless Monday Meal/Steamed Callaloo and Cabbage/How to Cook Callaloo Jamaican Style/Cabbage Recipe

callaloo

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach provides similar nutrients and flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with less cost.

Wash callaloo and cabbage thoroughly under cold water.

Chop callaloo into bite-sized pieces.

Slice cabbage into thin strips.

Dice onion and garlic finely.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped callaloo and cabbage to the pot, stirring to combine.

Sprinkle in thyme, salt, black pepper, and adobo seasoning, mixing well.

Add water to the pot, enough to create steam but not cover the vegetables.

Cover the pot and steam for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 2 minutes to finish cooking.

Serve warm as a side dish.

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