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Jamaican Callaloo with Turkey

Jamaican Callaloo with Ground Turkey

A lighter twist on the classic Jamaican callaloo, substituting ground turkey for saltfish, perfect for a nutritious and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups chopped callaloo leaves or spinach as substitute

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add ground turkey to the pan, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
    Browned ground turkey heating on a stove
  • Add sliced onion, minced garlic, and chopped scallions to the pan. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
    Cooked ground turkey with onions and peppers on stove
  • Stir in thyme leaves, diced tomatoes, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  • Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
  • Add chopped callaloo leaves to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
    jamaican callaloo with turkey heating in a pan on the stove
  • Cover the pan and let the callaloo steam until wilted and tender, about 5–7 minutes.
    Jamaican Callaloo with Turkey and grape tomatoes added
  • Remove the lid, stir the mixture, and cook uncovered for an additional 2 minutes to evaporate any excess liquid.
    Jamaican Callaloo with Turkey
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
    Callaloo with ground turkey in cast iron skillet
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