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Jamaican fried cabbage

Delicious Jamaican Fried Cabbage Recipe with Colorful Veggies

Enjoy vibrant Jamaican fried cabbage, a flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 83
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium cabbage sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large bell pepper sliced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 green onions
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut the vegetables really thin.
  2. Mix dry seasonings together in a small bowl to create a spice mix. Set aside.
  3. Preheat a large skillet on medium heat. Add a ? cup of water for steaming. After about 30 seconds, add the coconut oil.
  4. Once heated, add the scotch bonnet pepper and onions. Saut? for 2 minutes as the onions begin to soften.
  5. Add the garlic and fresh thyme. Cook quickly for about 30 seconds.
  6. Layer in the remaining vegetables (carrots, peppers, green onions) and mix well. Saut? for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add the shredded cabbage, cover, and allow the cabbage to reduce for 2-3 minutes. Remove the lid and mix the cabbage with all the vegetables.
  8. If more oil is needed, add butter or coconut oil before adding the cabbage.
  9. Add the lid back and allow to steam for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSodium: 325mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

This Jamaican fried cabbage is best served warm and can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins as desired.

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