Description
Bright, bold, and ready in under 30 minutes, this Quick Jamaican Cabbage is a must-try for lovers of flavor-packed vegetables. With layers of sautéed cabbage, sweet bell peppers, earthy thyme, and a hint of spicy Scotch bonnet, it brings the vibrant soul of Caribbean cooking to your table. Perfect as a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or healthy snack, it’s a colorful side or a satisfying plant-based main. If you’re looking for fresh dinner ideas, or a new easy recipe to spice up your routine, this one’s for you.
Ingredients
1 medium head green cabbage, shredded
1 large carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small Scotch bonnet pepper (or chili), finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
1. Prepare all your vegetables: shred the cabbage, julienne the carrots, slice the bell pepper and onion, mince the garlic, and chop the scotch bonnet (carefully!).
2. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and thyme. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
3. Add the carrots, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Gradually add the cabbage to the skillet in batches, stirring as it wilts. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour in the water or broth, cover, and let it steam for 6–8 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
6. Stir in the chopped green onions, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use a mandoline slicer for faster, even vegetable prep.
Adjust the level of Scotch bonnet pepper depending on how spicy you want it.
A splash of lime juice just before serving can brighten the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed / Steamed
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quick Jamaican Cabbage, healthy snack, easy dinner, breakfast ideas, vegan side, plant-based, spicy cabbage