How to Cook JAMAICAN Steamed CABBAGE. Veggie Recipe by Always Yummy!

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Kale adds nutrients while green cabbage is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, vinegar is often cheaper.

pimento seeds

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Allspice provides a similar flavor profile, black pepper is more accessible.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced bell pepper and carrots, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate chopped cabbage, stirring well to combine with other vegetables.

Add thyme, scallions, and pimento seeds to the skillet.

Pour in a small amount of water to create steam, cover the skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes until cabbage is tender.

Remove the lid and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

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