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A vibrant plate of Easy Jamaican Cabbage Recipe, featuring thinly sliced cabbage, julienned carrots, and red and yellow bell peppers sautéed with fresh thyme and aromatic seasonings. The dish is served on a pastel green plate with a silver fork, set against a rustic marble countertop. A beige linen napkin and sprigs of fresh thyme add a cozy, homemade feel to this flavorful Caribbean-inspired side dish.

Jamaican Cabbage Recipe

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A vibrant, flavorful Jamaican Cabbage Recipe side dish made with colorful bell peppers, fresh thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect alongside jerk chicken or rice and peas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Optional Simmering Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head Cabbage (medium) - About 2 lbs, cored and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 Carrot - Julienned or grated
  • 1 Red bell pepper - Thinly sliced
  • 1 Green bell pepper - Thinly sliced
  • 1 Onion (medium) - Yellow or red, thinly sliced
  • 3–4 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper - Minced, or use half for less heat
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable or coconut oil - For sautéing
  • 2 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves - Or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon All-purpose seasoning - Jamaican brand if possible
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground preferred
  • to taste - Salt Start with ½ tsp
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce - Optional, for added umami
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - Optional, skip for vegan version

Equipment

  • Large skillet/wok (Heavy-bottomed, with a lid for even cooking)
  • Chef's knife (For thin slicing of cabbage and vegetables)
  • Cutting board (Large enough for prepping cabbage and vegetables)
  • Grater (Optional, for quick-shredding carrots)
  • Mixing spoon (For stirring ingredients while sautéing)

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, and slice cabbage; prepare all other vegetables (slice peppers, onion, grate carrot, mince garlic).
  2. Heat oil, cook onions for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Add bell peppers, carrot, and scotch bonnet to the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add cabbage, seasonings, and soy sauce; toss to combine and evenly coat all ingredients.
  5. Cover pan and cook on medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes until cabbage is tender-crisp.
  6. Uncover, reduce any liquid, stir in butter (if using), and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4800IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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