Description
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen with this Jamaican Cabbage Recipe That Tastes Like the Islands. This colorful and aromatic dish combines fresh vegetables with spices to create a delightful side or light main course. Ready in just 35 minutes, each bite is packed with a unique blend of allspice and the subtle heat of Scotch bonnet pepper, ensuring it transports you straight to sun-soaked shores. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, this versatile recipe can be customized to suit your taste. Whether served alongside grilled chicken, over coconut rice, or as a refreshing salad, this dish will become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage, shredded
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped (deseeded)
- 1 sprig fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Prep all vegetables: shred cabbage, julienne carrots, slice onion, mince garlic, chop Scotch bonnet.
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat; add onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and Scotch bonnet; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add carrots and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Gradually add shredded cabbage in batches; mix in allspice, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in water, cover the pan, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Uncover and stir-fry for an additional 3–4 minutes until moisture evaporates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg