Description
Jamaican Steamed Cabbage is a traditional Caribbean side dish featuring thinly sliced green cabbage gently steamed with a vibrant mix of onions, bell peppers, garlic, and often a Scotch bonnet pepper for a kick. Fresh thyme and sometimes other spices like smoked paprika infuse it with rich, aromatic flavors, resulting in a tender yet slightly crisp vegetable dish, perfect for complementing hearty main courses.
Ingredients
1 medium green cabbage (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and finely minced (optional)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Remove bruised leaves, cut in half, remove tough core, and thinly slice cabbage
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil, add onion and bell pepper, cook until soft
- Add Garlic and Pepper: Stir in garlic and Scotch bonnet, cook until fragrant
- Introduce Spices and Thyme: Add smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and thyme, cook briefly
- Add Cabbage and Broth: Stir in cabbage and broth, mix well
- Steam the Cabbage: Cover and steam on low heat for 10-15 minutes to desired tenderness
- Finish with Lime Juice: Remove from heat, add lime juice, adjust seasoning
- Serve Immediately: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm
Notes
Adjust the heat level according to your preference by modifying the amount of Scotch bonnet pepper.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 100-120 kcal
- Sugar: 4-5g
- Sodium: 150-200mg
- Fat: 6-8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5-1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10-12g
- Fiber: 4-5g
- Protein: 2-3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg