Description
Jamaican Purple Rain is a vibrant and colorful dish featuring fresh vegetables sautéed to perfection, creating a sweet and tangy flavor that is both visually appealing and nutritious.
Ingredients
- Purple Cabbage: 1 medium head, thinly sliced
- Carrots: 2 medium, julienned
- Bell Pepper: 1, sliced (red, yellow, or orange)
- Onion: 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh Ginger: 1 inch, grated
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Brown Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon (apple cider or white)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Wash and prepare the vegetables: slice the cabbage, julienne the carrots, and slice the bell pepper and onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about a minute.
- Add the sliced purple cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and onion to the skillet. Stir to mix.
- Sprinkle in brown sugar, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender yet vibrant in color.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve warm as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the vegetables to maintain their color and texture.
- Adjust seasoning to personal taste.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Consider using a wok for even cooking.
- Let the dish rest before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Jamaican Purple Rain, vibrant dish, fresh vegetables, sautéed vegetables, healthy recipe