Zesty Jamaican Cabbage for a Vibrant Vegan Meal
Experience vibrant flavors with Zesty Jamaican Cabbage, a delightful vegan side dish that brings a burst of tropical zest to your table. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a colorful medley packed with nutrients and bold flavors. Perfect for family dinners, barbecues, or any gathering, this dish is sure to impress guests and enhance your meal repertoire. The combination of fresh vegetables and spices creates a satisfying experience that’s both nutritious and delicious. Customize the heat level to suit your taste by adjusting the Scotch bonnet pepper, making it an adaptable choice for everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
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- 1 head cabbage
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 scallions (green onions)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 cup water (or vegetable broth)
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Chop the cabbage into thin strips, slice the carrot, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the bell pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 2–3 minutes).
- Stir in cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, thyme, scallions, and salt until well mixed.
- Pour in water or broth; add Scotch bonnet if using. Cover and cook for 7–10 minutes until cabbage is tender but crisp.
- Remove from heat; adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg