Our Jamaican cabbage recipe with carrots recipe is easy. You can add heat to your liking to make spicy or mild. One of our healthy simple cabbage recipesa great side dish with dinner with seasonings that will wow you are remind you of your last meal there.

We are adding some heat and WOW to a normally bland vegetable. You can make this on the stove like this or use the same ingredients and seasonings to make it like our slow cooker cabbage where the flavors permeate over the hours.

We are more sauteing this but if you wanted to make all the ingredients soft you could easily steam it with a lid. Timing is subjective to who is eating it. Some prefer more al dente while others want it more like our Sauteed Red Cabbage that's quite limp and soft.

Need gluten free? When buying the seasonings look for one that is GF on the container, but most all of them are. Sometimes we will add a splash of soy to add some zing but aminos would do the same thing as far as that is concerned.

Ingredient notes

You will want to shred some white cabbage (typically) measured when sliced, which turns out to be about 1/2 of a large head. We don't think we would make this as a Purple Cabbage Recipe but you could maybe do half and half. Different colors not only bring a brightness to a dish but also lend different textures as well. You will want to chop the cabbage into thin strips so cabbage and carrots are about the same thickness.

We like to add some red and green Bell peppers sliced. We mean you can use any colors out there but each has it's own flavor profile so use what you prefer.

Celery sliced is nice in there but of course optional if that isn't your cup of tea. Leeks sliced we love too but same as the above. There are lots of ways to tweak this but we are going over the most traditional way of making this dish.

Other vegetables that you would typically see would be some yellow or white Onions, sweet is our preference, sliced thin if you want them softer. Carrots shredded once peeled is another one you will want to pick up.

And for the sauteeing you would want to use a salted stick of butter or dairy free alternative is fine too. If you would rather use olive oil in the large skillet instead that is fine but won't lend as much flavor to the dish.

How Long to Cook Jamaican Cabbage in a Pan

This will take 15-20 minutes from start to finish in the pan. Now with that said the texture desired is subjective. If you want it softer you will want a bit longer to saute together. Most like it a bit al dente with a little “bite” to it so 15 is solid.

Jamaican Cabbage Seasonings

We use bottled Jamaican seasoning you can find here online. If you have your own special blend then by all means mix that up instead. Jamaican cuisine is known for its bold and flavorful seasonings, which often include a combination of aromatic herbs, spices, and ingredients that create a unique and vibrant taste. Here are some used regularly

Allspice is a key ingredient in many Jamaican food dishes and gives them a distinctive flavor. It's used in jerk seasoning and other spice blends. Allspice is derived from the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica tree. Scotch Bonnet Peppers are small, extremely spicy peppers are used in many of their dishes to provide heat and flavor. Be cautious when using them, as they can be hot.

Most of these are used in dishes like Crockpot jerk chickencurries, rice and peas, and more. The combination creates the vibrant and bold flavors that are characteristic of this region of food. Remember that it's important to balance them to achieve the desired level of spiciness, heat, and depth of flavor.

You will want a large wok style skillet large enough to be able to stir up the shredded cabbage, onions and garlic without overflowing. Use a wooden spatula to stir when heated over medium high heat to get tender. If you want it to be soft you would want a lid that fits tight over the pan. jamaican steamed cabbage recipe is made this way, checked every few minutes until it reaches the limp texture and look desired.

Mistakes to Avoid

The texture is everything so stay close, it doesn't take long to saute on the stove. Cooked a few minutes too long as you will likely be disappointed with the texture. Cabbage can become mushy quickly if not tested often near the end.

Another thing to avoid is making it too spicy. Don't forget to taste as you go too and season until it is solid for y'all. Some may prefer extra heat with a splash of jalapeno powderdry Sriracha or cajun seasonings are most popular with this dish. But it is hard to tone down if too much is added, so do so slowly.

Easy Jamaican Cabbage Recipe

By Jamaican cabbage recipe on stove has a ton of flavor. Add heat to your liking to make spicy or mild. A healthy side dish with dinner. Prep: 15 minutes minsCook: 10 minutes minsServings: 6 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

6 cups cabbage, measured when sliced, about 1/2 a large head
2 small bell peppers, sliced, any colors
1 cup celery, sliced
1 small leek, sliced
1 small onion, sweet, sliced
2 cups carrots, shredded
1 tbsp jamaican seasoning, or cajun seasoning for more heat
1/2 cup butter

Instructions

Wash and prep all veggies by slicing as needed. Sauté peppers and onion with the butter or garlic butter for a couple minutes until beginning to soften.
Add remaining ingredients and sauté until cooked and beginning to wilt, you want veggies to still be a bit crisp. This took about 10 minutes for us.
Note: you'll need a pretty big pan to sauté this in, so be sure that you choose something that will be large enough!