Pssst! Are you looking for creative ways to use more turmeric in your daily meals? Colour Me Cabbage is a fresh, flavourful way to enjoy this cruciferous star. Beyond just curries, adding this golden spice to vegetable dishes—like this nutritious cabbage recipe—is a game-changer. Not only does it brighten your plate with a vibrant hue, but it also provides a powerful immune system boost and anti-inflammatory benefits.

While cabbage may look humble, it is a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins and is widely celebrated for improving gut health. If you’re tired of the same old slaw or plain steamed veggies, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive into this simple, healthy recipe that will revitalize your dinner routine!

Here is another way to enjoy it, other than merely steaming or eating it raw. Try this cabbage recipe – Colour ‘Me‘ Cabbage.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized cabbage.
• ¼ lb. salt fish.
• 2 to 3 medium/large carrots.
• 6 okras diced (not too thick and /or thin).
• 4 cloves of garlic.
• 1 small onion.
• 1 small, sweet pepper.
• 1 ¼ tsp turmeric
• Mixed vegetables (optional).
• Black pepper to taste (for turmeric absorption).
• Powdered seasoning of your choice, paprika, onion, garlic, etc. (optional).

Instructions:

• Soak the salt fish in cold water for about an hour, then cook until tender (approximately 20 minutes). Cool, flake and deboned.
• Wash and dice cabbage and carrots (to your liking).
• Put a skillet or frying pan on the stove.
• Add a little coconut/olive oil (enough to coat the pan).
• Allow the oil to become hot (but not too hot).
• Add turmeric to the hot oil and stir.
• Add garlic, onion, sweet pepper, carrots and okra (all your seasonings) and stir. Add mixed vegetables and stir (optional).
• Turn down the fire a bit, then cover and let simmer for a while (around 2-5 minutes).
• Add cabbage and flaked salt fish, and continue to stir.
• Let it cook for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender to your liking.
• Serve and enjoy with your choice of white or brown rice or ground provision (green bananas, yams, or even garlic bread (lightly toasted).

Notes:

This cabbage meal can be eaten alone or added to your favourite side dish – white rice, turmeric rice, ground provisions like green bananas, yam etc. and even bread.  It is healthy and quite filling. You can read more on some of the awesome benefits of consuming cabbage in this detailed article:

• Five (5) Health Benefits of Eating Cabbage – Especially the White One!

Here are some more recipes you can try. Some are similar to this cabbage dish, while others are recipes that you can try to enjoy with your cabbage dish – ‘Colour Me Cabbage!’

• Turmeric Rice – White rice with a Nutritious Punch!
• Gluten-Free Bread using Almond Flour.
• Callaloo Medley (Leafy Green) Recipe!
• Vegan Seasoned Rice with a little Flair!

Ingredient Spotlight!

~ Cabbage ~

As a member of the cruciferous vegetable family—alongside cauliflower, bok choy, and broccoli—cabbage is a hidden gem of nutrition. It is an outstanding source of calcium and potassium, as well as essential B-vitamins like B-6 and Thiamin (B1), which are crucial for maintaining high energy levels and a healthy metabolism.

Cabbage is also rich in specialized antioxidants, including choline, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which specifically support long-term eye health and protect the body from oxidative stress. Beyond its vitamin profile, the presence of flavonoids such as kaempferol, quercetin, and apigenin helps fortify the immune system and promotes a clear, healthy skin complexion. Because it is nutrient-dense yet low in calories, incorporating cabbage into your diet is an effective way to aid weight management while flooding your system with the vital compounds it needs to thrive.

To good health!

Last updated by a Research Consultant and Certified Nutrition Coach: January 9, 2026