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Fırında Karnabahar
Easy 50 min~230 kcal 5/10
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Jamaican Callaloo
A Jamaican leafy green dish with callaloo or spinach, onion, tomato, thyme, garlic, and Scotch bonnet heat.
Easy⏱️ 27 min📖 1 min readServes 4~132 kcal🇯🇲 Jamaican🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 15 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- #Low Calorie
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 27 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the vegetables
- 500 gr Callaloo leaves
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 2 diş Garlic
- 3 dal Fresh thyme
- 0.5 adet Scotch bonnet pepper
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
General
- 0.8 tatlı kaşığı(~8 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 4 adet Eggs
- 4 dilim Cornbread
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the callaloo leaves, remove the thick stems, and chop the leaves coarsely.
- 2
Dice the onion, tomatoes, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper small.
- 3
Soften the onion in olive oil for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 4
Add the garlic, tomatoes, thyme, pepper, salt, and black pepper and cook for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 5
Add the callaloo leaves to the pan, cover, and wilt for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 6
Cook the eggs in a separate pan for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 7
Serve the greens with eggs and cornbread.
💡 Tip: If you cannot find callaloo, use chard and spinach together; spinach alone collapses more quickly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve callaloo as a light breakfast plate with eggs, cornbread, and optional hot sauce.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~132
kcal calories
5
g protein
12
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 34%Fat 52%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Jamaican Callaloo make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Jamaican Callaloo take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 15 minutes; 27 minutes in total.Is Jamaican Callaloo difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Jamaican Callaloo have?
Approximately 132 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 12g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Jamaican Callaloo contain?
This recipe contains Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Jamaican Callaloo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Jamaican cuisine.How many ingredients does Jamaican Callaloo need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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