Mayi Moulen ak Zepina | Cornmeal with Spinach - Haiti

Name: Mayi Moulen ak Zepina | Cornmeal with Spinach - Haiti
Ingredients: 3 tbsp of oil; 3 tomatoes, julienne sliced; 4 tsp of garlic powder; a few sprigs of thyme; a few sprigs of parsley; 2 tsp of ground pepper; 3 tsp of minced onions; 2 tsp of tomato paste; 1 box of chopped frozen spinach; 6 cups of water; 4 cups of coarse yellow cornmeal; 1/2 inch-thick sharp cheddar cheese; 4 tsp of butter