Description
Cabbage and Sausage with Onions is a heartwarming one-pot meal that brings together tender cabbage, savory smoked sausage, and sweet caramelized onions. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, offering a delicious flavor profile that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Simple yet satisfying, this recipe allows for customization to suit various dietary preferences while keeping the cooking process straightforward.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2–3 lbs)
- 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or Italian)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Slice the cabbage into wedges or strips, chop the sausage into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated, sauté the diced onion until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the sausage pieces to the skillet and brown on all sides (approximately 8 minutes).
- Toss in chopped cabbage along with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- Stir everything together before serving, drizzling with more olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg