Description
Jamaican steamed cabbage delivers a zesty Caribbean side dish packed with bold flavors and simple ingredients. Home cooks can quickly prepare this nutritious vegetable medley that complements rice, beans, or protein dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) coconut oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3–4 sprigs of thyme, tied together
Vegetables:
- 1/2 head very large white cabbage, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 red pepper, sliced finely
- 1 yellow pepper, sliced finely
- 1/2 scotch bonnet, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon chili powder)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dairy free butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Pink salt to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium temperature, gently sautéing onions, garlic, and thyme until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Introduce chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, diced bell peppers, and finely minced scotch bonnet pepper into the skillet, carefully folding ingredients to ensure even distribution and slight wilting for approximately 5 minutes.
- Reduce cooking heat to low, carefully pour water around vegetable edges, then securely cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid to create a steaming environment for 12-15 minutes.
- After steaming, uncover and incorporate all-purpose seasoning, freshly ground black pepper, dairy-free butter, and sea salt, thoroughly mixing to distribute flavors evenly throughout the vegetable medley.
- Transfer the aromatic steamed cabbage to a serving dish, optionally garnishing with delicate thyme leaves for an additional layer of herbaceous complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Spice Customization Adjust the scotch bonnet pepper quantity based on your heat tolerance, removing seeds for milder flavor or adding more for intense spiciness.
- Texture Control Steam time directly impacts cabbage crunchiness, so experiment between 10-15 minutes to find your perfect tenderness level.
- Nutritional Boost Consider adding protein like shredded chicken or tofu to transform this side dish into a complete meal with balanced macronutrients.
- Vegan-Friendly Verification Ensure dairy-free butter is plant-based and check all-purpose seasoning ingredients to maintain the recipe’s vegan integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg