Best 5 Jamaican Steamed Cabbage And Carrot Recipes

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Jamaican steamed cabbage and carrot is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a traditional Jamaican side dish that is often served with rice and peas, stewed chicken, or fried fish. The dish is made with simple ingredients such as cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic, and spices. It is a healthy and affordable dish that can be easily prepared at home. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious and authentic Jamaican steamed cabbage and carrot dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAMAICAN STEAMED CABBAGE



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Jamaican Steamed Cabbage is a popular side dish in Jamaica. It is easy to prepare and very flavorful. Shredded cabbage and carrots are cooked with onion, garlic, bell pepper, and thyme.

Provided by Michelle Blackwood, RN

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 medium head cabbage washed
1 medium carrot washed
2 teaspoons olive oil or coconut oil
1/2 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 red bell pepper chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
2 green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
1 whole Scotch Bonnet pepper

Steps:

  • Remove outer leaves of cabbage, cut in half, using a knife slice thinly discarding the inner core. Shred or thinly slice the carrot.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper, thyme, green onion, and salt
  • Add cabbage and carrots and stir well. Add water or broth and whole Scotch Bonnet pepper.
  • Cover and allow to cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43, Carbohydrate 7, Fat 2, Protein 1

JAMAICAN STEAMED CABBAGE RECIPE



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Jamaican Steamed cabbage is a simple and easy recipe that is vegan friendly, gluten free and the children will love it.

Provided by Lesa

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Large cabbage
1 Medium onion
1 Medium carrot
2 Small tomatoes (Diced)
2 Cloves garlic
1 Bell pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil
¼ tsp Black pepper
¼ Scotch bonnet pepper (optional) (Seed remove and finely chopped)
3 Sprigs Thyme
Salt (To taste)

Steps:

  • Cut the cabbage into four quarters, remove the middle, wash the cabbage leaves, shred and set aside.
  • Peel, wash and chop the carrot into thin strips.
  • Chop the onion and bell peppers into small pieces.
  • Finely cut the garlic or use a garlic crusher
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat then add the onion, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper and thyme and let it sauté for about two minutes.
  • Stir in the bell pepper and tomato
  • Stir in to cabbage season with salt and black pepper.
  • Cover and steam for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the carrot half way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

JAMAICAN STEAMED CABBAGE AND CARROT



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Make and share this Jamaican Steamed Cabbage and Carrot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Caribbean

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cabbage, chopped
2 carrots, grated
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons oil
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper

Steps:

  • saute onion and peppers in oil.
  • add garlic
  • add carrot and cabbage
  • add spices.
  • add water.
  • cover steam until crunchy.

JAMAICAN-STYLE STEWED CABBAGE AND CARROTS



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A slightly spicy stewed cabbage recipe.

Categories     Side Items

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium to large head of green cabbage, cored and chopped.
1/2 medium carrot, shredded.
1-2 cloves garlic (or 1-2 tsp dried minced garlic)
1 tsp dry thyme
1 tps salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp black pepper
2 TBSP unsalted butter
2 TBSP Olive Oil
1 can chicken broth
1 can water.

Steps:

  • Core and chop cabbage. Peel and shred 1/2 medium carrot (my husband doesn't like too much carrot - says it makes it too sweet). In a large pot melt the butter, and add the oil, salt, pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Add the cabbage and the carrot and toss with tongs to coat. Add the broth and use the empty can to add 1 can of water. Cover and simmer approximately 30 minutes, tossing gently occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe 12 Amount Per Serving Calories

JAMAICAN CABBAGE



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Great Jamaican-style cabbage. Great with jerk chicken or pork.

Provided by NewBerry

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cabbage
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 small onion, thinly sliced
½ chopped green bell pepper
1 green onion, sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 whole Scotch bonnet chile pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Peel tough outer leaves from cabbage, core the head, and shred cabbage.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; Raise heat to high. Stir onion, green bell pepper, and green onion in the hot oil and cook until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, and salt into onion mixture.
  • Mix shredded cabbage and carrots into onion mixture until thoroughly combined, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until cabbage has started to soften, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover skillet and stir vinegar and sugar into cabbage mixture; cook and stir until cabbage is tender, about 3 more minutes. Discard Scotch bonnet pepper and thyme sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 437 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp cabbage and carrots: The fresher the vegetables, the better the flavor of the dish will be.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a steamer basket: This is the best way to cook the vegetables so that they retain their nutrients and flavor.
  • Season the vegetables well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
  • Serve the vegetables hot: Steamed cabbage and carrots are best served immediately after cooking.

Conclusion:

Jamaican steamed cabbage and carrots is a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make side dish. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This dish is a staple in Jamaican cuisine, and it is often served with rice and beans or chicken. If you are looking for a simple and delicious way to cook cabbage and carrots, this recipe is a great option.

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