Jamaican-Style Steamed Cabbage
This Jamaican-style steamed cabbage is a quick, flavorful side dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Thinly sliced cabbage is gently cooked with onion, bell peppers, carrot, garlic, and scallion, then seasoned with allspice, thyme, and a whole Scotch bonnet pepper for aromatic heat.
Tasty Team
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil (such as canola oil)
- ½ onion, chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, julienned (about 3 x ⅛-inch slices)
- ½ red bell pepper, julienned (about 3 x ⅛-inch slices)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 4 whole allspice berries, crushed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
- ½ medium green cabbage head, thinly sliced (core removed)
- 1 medium carrot, julienned (about 3 x ⅛-inch slices)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 whole fresh Scotch bonnet pepper
Nutrition Info
- Calories 42
- Fat 2g
- Carbs 4g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 1g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a medium pot or pan over medium-low until it shimmers. Add the onion, and cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 30 seconds. Add the bell peppers, and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 30 seconds. Add the garlic, scallion, and crushed allspice berries, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose seasoning over the mixture in the pot. Stir in the cabbage and carrot. Cook over medium-low, stirring often, until well incorporated and the cabbage begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat under the mixture to low. Add the water, thyme sprig, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, until the cabbage mixture reaches your desired tenderness. Serve.
- Enjoy!
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