Jamaican style callaloo & okra

step 1
Peel outer membrane of each stalk of callaloo and remove outer old leaves. Place callaloo in a bowl and cover with cold water, place 1/2 tsp salt and set aside while preparing remaining vegetables.

step 2
Place oil in a large pot, add onion, garlic, tomato, spring onion, bell pepper, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper on medium heat, sauté until onion is translucent.

step 3
Discard water on callaloo then rinse with water and drain. Chop.

step 4
Add callaloo and okra and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes or until tender.

step 5
Serve with boiled green bananas, yam, avocado, rice and peas, or dumpling.