Description
Quick Jamaican Cabbage is a bright, flavorful, and easy recipe that turns simple vegetables into a fast side dish packed with island-style flavor. This quick dinner side is made with tender cabbage, sweet carrots, red bell pepper, thyme, garlic, scallions, and a little Scotch bonnet warmth, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, healthy food ideas, easy vegetable sides, and simple meal prep.
Ingredients
1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 scallions, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 small piece Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral cooking oil
1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
1. Thinly slice the cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, and scallions. Mince the garlic and finely chop a small piece of Scotch bonnet pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the carrot and red bell pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add the cabbage, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the vegetables in the seasoning.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth or water. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
7. Remove the lid, stir in the scallions, and cook uncovered for 1 to 2 minutes if extra liquid remains.
8. Finish with fresh lime juice, taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.
Notes
Use only a small amount of Scotch bonnet pepper if you want mild heat, because it is very spicy.
Do not overcook the cabbage; it should be tender with a little bite for the best texture.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a tiny splash of water to keep the cabbage from drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quick Jamaican Cabbage, Jamaican cabbage, sautéed cabbage, easy vegetable side dish, quick dinner side, healthy side dish, cabbage recipe, Caribbean cabbage