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Jamaican Cabbage Recipe
5 from 30 votes

Jamaican Cabbage Recipe

This Jamaican Cabbage is a lightly steamed vegetable side featuring shredded cabbage, bell pepper, and julienned carrot cooked with coconut oil, garlic puree, thyme, and optional Scotch bonnet chili. The vegetables soften while retaining a bit of bite, flavored with aromatic herbs and a touch of heat. The dish is simple and versatile, suited to accompany varied main courses.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Caribbean

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion peeled and finely chopped, small
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic puree
  • 1/2 cabbage shredded
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned, large
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth 60 ml
  • Scotch bonnet chili to taste (optional
  • 4 thyme springs
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat the coconut oil in a pot.
  2. Add the onion and thyme, and cook for about 5-7 mins till soft.
  3. Stir in the garlic purée, followed by cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, scotch bonnet if using, vegetable broth, and salt.
  4. Mix and cover. Reduce and steam for between 10-15 mins or until done to your preference, stirring a couple of times during the process.
  5. Keep and eye on the liquid. If it looks like it is starting to dry out, add another tbsp or so of broth.

Notes

  • Shred cabbage by quartering, removing the core, then slicing finely.
  • Use chicken or beef broth as alternatives if not vegetarian.
  • Adjust or omit Scotch bonnet chili according to heat preference.
  • Add carrots earlier if a softer texture is desired.
  • Keep an eye on the liquid during cooking and add broth as necessary to prevent drying.

Nutrition Information

Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 92mg (4%) Potassium 345mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 3669IU (73%) Vitamin C 84mg (93%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Potassium 345mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 3669IU 73%
Vitamin C 84mg 93%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.