Easy
Jamaican
Steamed Callaloo with Quinoa
Embrace Jamaican callaloo - a nutrient-packed leafy green dish from African heritage, steamed for health benefits and paired with quinoa for a complete protein boost in this SEO-optimized healthy recipe.
35
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
4.00 cups
Callaloo leaves
fresh or canned, drained
1.00 cup
Quinoa
rinsed
1.00 medium
Onion
chopped
2.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
1.00 medium
Tomato
diced
1.00 tsp
Thyme
dried
1.00
Scotch bonnet pepper
seeded, optional
2.00 cups
Vegetable broth
low-sodium
Instructions (4 steps)
1
Cook quinoa in vegetable broth until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
15 minutes
2
Sauté onion, garlic, and tomato in a pan.
5 minutes
3
Add callaloo, thyme, and pepper; steam until wilted.
10 minutes
4
Mix with quinoa and serve warm.