Description
Looking for a quick and healthy vegetable side that’s bold in flavor and beautifully vibrant? This Quick Jamaican Cabbage is your go-to! Sautéed cabbage with colorful bell peppers, carrots, and aromatic herbs makes this dish a fast favorite for easy dinner ideas, meal prep, or a healthy snack. It’s perfect for anyone hunting for quick breakfast add-ons, easy vegan recipes, or flavorful food ideas on a budget. Naturally gluten-free, plant-based, and delicious with almost anything!
Ingredients
1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
½ Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Slice cabbage thinly, julienne the carrot, and cut the bell pepper and onion into strips. Mince garlic and Scotch bonnet if using.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add carrots and red bell pepper; sauté for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Add sliced cabbage to the skillet and stir gently to mix.
5. Season with thyme, salt, black pepper, and Scotch bonnet. Continue cooking for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender-crisp.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a side dish or over rice.
Notes
For a no-oil version, sauté the vegetables in vegetable broth or water to keep it light and whole-food plant-based.
Don’t overcook the cabbage—tender-crisp is key to preserving flavor and texture.
This dish freezes well. Let it cool completely and store in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg