Jamaican Cabbage

2g protein · 20 min · 46 kcal

Jamaican Cabbage

Jamaican Cabbage is a popular side dish in Jamaica. It is easy to prepare and very flavorful. Shredded cabbage and carrots are cooked with onion, garlic, bell pepper, and thyme.

20 min6 servings46 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium head cabbage (washed)
  • 1 medium carrot (washed)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove outer leaves of cabbage, cut in half, using a knife slice thinly discarding the inner core. Shred or thinly slice the carrot.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper, thyme, green onion, and salt

  3. 3

    Add cabbage and carrots and stir well. Add water or broth and whole Scotch Bonnet pepper.

  4. 4

    Cover and allow to cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

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