Low Carb and Gluten Free Fried Cabbage with Kielbasa. Deliciously satisfying -Quick and Easy weeknight dinner on a budget! What could be more perfect?
There are so many different names for all the various low carb cabbage recipes floating around out there - crack slaw, egg roll in a bowl, fried cabbage, you name it! But the one thing that they all have in common is that they are delicious!
This Fried Cabbage with Kielbasa is one of the most popular keto recipes here on the site, and I can see why. You've got to love any recipe that contains inexpensive ingredients, is quick to make, and tastes like you spent hours on it. That is pretty much the food trifecta. This easy sausage and cabbage dinner fits the criteria for all three. Add in the fact that it is low carb and gluten free, and it's like winning the food lottery. Cabbage has long since been a low carb staple.
Random facts about cabbage
1. Cabbage is one of the oldest vegetables, dating back to the 1600’s.
2. Cabbage is rich source of vitamins C, K, B6 and B9 and minerals such as manganese and calcium.
3. Cabbage contains quantities of fiber and iron, which help to keep the digestive tract and colon in a healthy condition.
4. Cabbage is available in many varieties: red or purple, green and Napa cabbage, usually found in Chinese cooking, bok choi and Brussel Sprouts.
5. Cabbage is: Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, High in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron and Magnesium.
6. One cup of shredded raw cabbage contains 190% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C.
7. A thick-witted person may be called a cabbagehead. In Hebrew, the term “rosh kruv” (cabbagehead) implies stupidity.
8. Drinking juiced cabbage is known to assist in curing stomach and intestinal ulcers.
9. If one is looking for ingredients of a low calorie diet, cabbage is at the top of the list. One cup of cabbage only holds about 15 calories. It is definitely a weight-loss food.
10. Cultures in which cabbage is a staple food, such as in Poland and some parts of China, show a low incidence of breast cancer. Research suggests this is due to the protective effect of sulfur-containing compounds in cabbage.
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Fried Cabbage with Kielbasa – Low Carb, Gluten Free
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
Description
Looking for a paleo approved kielbasa? Check out Pederson Natural Farms)
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp butter, divided (olive oil, ghee or coconut oil)
- 1 cup onion, diced (about 4 oz)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (get it here)
- 14 oz kielbasa, thinly sliced on a bias
- large head green cabbage, cored and sliced
- 1 tsp paprika
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup Italian flat leaf parsley, rough chopped
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoon of butter. Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Sauté until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Add red wine vinegar to the pan and mix in with onions and garlic.
- Add sliced kielbasa to the pan and sauté until slightly browned.
- Add remaining butter, cabbage, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss to mix all ingredients together and coat the cabbage with butter and seasonings.
- Saute until cabbage is wilted and slightly browned.
- Top with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
Per Serving Calories - 370 Protein - 6g Fat - 29g Total Carbs - 16.5 Fiber - 7g Net Carbs - 9.5
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Tori says
This dish is on my weekly rotation and oh my holy goodness is it fabulous!! Boyfriend and I crave it constantly, we add a little more vinegar cause we love it so much! Thank you for this simple, healthy meal!
Carrie Welch says
Made it exactly to the recipe. Was so delicious!! Two of my favorite things - kielbasa and cabbage. The red pepper flakes added just the right amount of heat. If you don't mind the carbs add a side of mashed potatoes. OMG! So good.
betty says
I am excited about trying this recipe tomorrow night. Any suggestions on what to serve it with? (side dish)
Thank you,
Kay says
I use olive oil and turkey kielbasa to lower the calories. So good. I make it a couple times a month. Thank you so much!
Lori Wood says
Instead of the butter I use homemade Chicken Broth. A cup or two and I let it steam the cabbage . Great recipe anyway.
Heather says
We just had this for dinner and it was delicious. It doesn't require too many ingredients and it was easy for me to prepare, and I'm a novice cook. I am pre-diabetic and my doctor recommended low-carb and it's been so great to find so many wonderful recipes. This will definitely be added to our weekly rotation.
Jill says
This was amazing. I used a local made kielbasa and about half the butter, didn't need it after the meat and its grease. The red wine vinegar was unexpected but took it to the next level, the smell will burn your nose at first but mellows out and gives a tiny hint of tang. I ended up adding more onion and used smoked paprika. Amazing!!
J says
I made this for dinner tonight, I did not have sausage so I used ham. My family enjoyed the dinner.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
So happy you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and tell me.
Angel says
Is there any other ingredients to subsitute the onions and garlic. Not a f a n of onions,and my mom is algeric to it.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
Throw in any low carb veggies you like. It's an easy dish to play around with and make it to your own liking.
Cindy G says
Made this with a couple of alterations & it turned out delicious! My husband & I are dieting, so rather than the 6 tbsp of butter, I used a bit of olive oil. I also used turkey kielbasa. I'll be using this recipe again.