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Authentic Jamaican Cabbage Recipe

Experience the vibrant taste of authentic Jamaican cuisine with this quick and flavorful cabbage dish, packed with Caribbean spices and fresh vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Side
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Head Cabbage Green cabbage works best.
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion
  • 1/2 Bell Pepper Any color you prefer.
  • 6-8 Baby Carrots
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Butter Vegan butter or coconut oil can substitute.
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Seasoned Salt
  • 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme Or 1/2 tsp ground thyme.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper Optional: Extremely spicy.

Equipment

  • Medium-large pot
  • strainer
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step 1: Prep Ingredients
  1. Roughly chop your cabbage and rinse the chopped cabbage in a strainer. Set it aside. Dice or slice your carrots, onion, and bell pepper, and set them aside as well.
Step 2: Heat the Pot
  1. Over high heat, add olive oil and 1 Tbsp of butter to a medium-large pot until the butter melts. Use a pot large enough for all your ingredients.
Step 3: Sauté Garlic
  1. Add minced garlic to the pot and stir quickly to release its fragrance without letting it burn.
Step 4: Cook Veggies
  1. Stir in the bell peppers, carrots, and onions. Mix the ingredients well and let them cook for 2–3 minutes.
Step 5: Add Seasoning
  1. Add your chopped cabbage to the pot along with the remaining Tbsp of butter, fresh thyme, onion powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Step 6: Steam
  1. Pour the water into the pot for an instant sizzle, then cover the pot with a lid. Cook on high for a minute or two, then lower the heat to medium-low and cook for another 10 minutes.
Step 7: Adjust Texture
  1. Stir the ingredients in the pot until well combined. If you prefer crisp cabbage, cook it for an additional 10 minutes. For a softer texture, simmer for 10–15 minutes longer.
Step 8: Finish
  1. Remove the sprigs of thyme (and Scotch bonnet pepper, if added). Plate the dish and serve immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This Jamaican cabbage recipe is a versatile dish perfect as a side or a main course. Customize spice levels to your preference. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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