Let's Talk Cabbage(OUTSPOKEN_Diva's Favorite Recipes)

This is probably a boring title, but all others are possibly stereotypical or culturally ignorant. So, Boring it will be.

I love how cabbage is prepared in Caribbean restaurants. Though being a Southern American, I never liked leafy vegetables boiled with pork products. It decreases it of its benefits.

• Low in fat
• Low in carbohydrates
• Contain an abundance of vitamin c
• Lowers blood pressure
• Packed with vitamin K
• Helps to lower cholesterol levels
• Improves digestion

Sauteeing & Steaming does keep more of the benefits. So, my discerning palate (don't like coconut oil) & dietary needs made the recipe suitable for me.

Caribbean Style Cabbage

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 sprigs of thyme
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
• 1/2 a head of cabbage, sliced
• 1/2 scotch bonnet, minced (or use 1/4 tsp of chili powder)
• 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water
• 1 tbsp of butter
• 1 tsp  black pepper
• 1 tsp allspice

Directions

1. Heat the oil on medium heat then proceed to saute the onion, garlic along with the sprigs of thyme until soft and tender.
2. Add the cabbage, mixed vegetables, and scotch bonnet, fold, and stir. The pan may seem overcrowded but the cabbage will reduce as it heats through.
3. Continue to stir and fold until the cabbage reduces in volume, this should take up to 5 minutes.
4. Once reduced, lower the heat and add the water, ready for steaming.
5. Cover the skillet with a lid and steam for 15 minutes (10 minutes or less if you want crunchy cabbage).
6. Remove the lid and season with the allspice, black pepper, butter, and salt to taste and stir.
7. Serve accordingly.

Now, I want some cabbage, a beef patty, and a Ting. There is a nice cookshop in my path on my way home. I may pick up a plate. This is why I usually eat before blogging about food. LoL

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