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Steamed Cabbage

Cultural Context

Originating from the Bahamas, steamed cabbage is a staple side dish often served with fish or meat. This simple preparation highlights the vegetable's natural sweetness and is a common feature at family gatherings and Sunday dinners. Today, variations can be found in many Caribbean cuisines, with different spices and ingredients reflecting local flavors.

BahamasBSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 head small cabbage (cut small)
4 slices turkey bacon (cut into small pieces)
1 tablespoon Vegetable Seasoning
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats while maintaining flavor.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green leaf lettuce

Kale is nutrient-dense while lettuce is more affordable.

1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and cut it into wedges.

2

Place the cabbage wedges in a steamer basket over boiling water.

3

Cover and steam the cabbage for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.

4

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

5

Add minced garlic and diced onion to the melted butter; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

6

Drizzle the garlic-onion butter over the steamed cabbage.

7

Season with salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

8

Garnish with grated carrot if desired.

Cooking Techniques

steamingsautéing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Cabbage SteamedCabbage with Butter

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