The decorative bowl is filled with lush, slow-cooked cabbage, that has soaked up the sunset-coloured saucy mix of spices, creating a splendid scattering of oranges, yellows, and greens. Bright red and white contrast from the diced tomatoes and onions accent the dish adding a vibrant color story. Garnished with springy fresh parsley on top, it's an inviting riot of colors, begging to be captured in a square frame.

Slow Cooker Cajun Cabbage Gem

Name: Slow Cooker Cajun Cabbage Gem
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 260 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: small head of green cabbage, 1 cored and chopped (approx 4 cups); medium onion, 1 diced; red bell pepper, 1 diced; small tomatoes, 2 diced; cloves of garlic, 3 minced; jalapeño, 1 seeded and finely chopped (optional for heat); Cajun seasoning, 1 Tbsp; paprika, 1 tsp; olive oil, 1 Tbsp; salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 240 minutes

Style Cajun

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: April 05, 2024

Prepare yourself for a comforting culinary journey to the vibrant heart of the south with our Slow Cooker Cajun Cabbage Gem. This dish takes a hearty staple like cabbage, infuses it with rich, flavorful Cajun-inspired spices, and slow-cooks it to perfection for a mouthwatering and unforgettable meal.

Ingredients (for 2)

Small head of green cabbage - 1 - cored and chopped (approx 4 cups)
Medium onion - 1 - diced
Red bell pepper - 1 - diced
Small tomatoes - 2 - diced
Cloves of garlic - 3 - minced
Jalapeño - 1 - seeded and finely chopped (optional for heat)
Cajun seasoning - 1 Tbsp
Paprika - 1 tsp
Olive oil - 1 Tbsp
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥬🧅🫑🍅🌶️

In your slow cooker, combine cabbage, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and jalapeño.
Step 2 - 🧄🧂🫒🍾

Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
Step 3 - 🥄🔄

Stir ingredients to make sure they are all well coated.
Step 4 - 🕓🔥

Cover and cook on low temperature for 4-6 hours.
Step 5 - 🥣🌱😋

Serve hot, garnish with some fresh parsley, and enjoy!

Additional

Feel free to add in or substitute other veggies – carrots, celery, or peas would work great. For a non-vegetarian twist, you could add chorizo or smoked sausage. Slow-cooker meals like this are great for meal planning, and the leftover cabbage only gets better as it continues to sit in its spices. This recipe is designed to be tangy and robust with flavor, so adjust heat levels to your preference.