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
Mike says
I noticed that the kielbasa rendered a fair amount of fat into the pan. So, instead of using more butter, I just used the rendered fat and the existing butter. It worked out really well and still tasted great. Awesome recipe and super quick and easy to make.
Janet Gonsalves says
It was very good. I used Olive oil instead of butter and twice as much meat.
Terrie says
Before going super low carb tof control Type 2 diabetes, I would made this discussion in a hundred combinations but with potatoes! Much of the time I am at a loss for a substitute. As a child, cabbage was either boiled with corned beef or coleslaw. Needless to say, I developed an aversion to cooked cabbage. I am going to try this - over the years I have realized that lightly sautéed cabbage is yummy, while boiled beyond recognition is not. I have a substitute!! Thanks! Love your posts!
Terrie says
I just made this dish and it is Delicious! I added veggies I had on hand to the cabbage. Will be making this and variations of it regularly!
Jana says
I make this a lot and exactly as written. It is a huge hit and when my son comes to visit I make it for them. They love it, in fact cooking it right now. My husband is diabetic and I am gluten free so an easy delicious meal.
Jessie says
Just made this for lunch. Quick and delicious
Rachel Hendricks says
We make this dish all the time. I use ground beef if we can't find good sausage. I also add a little coconut milk if we have any leftover, which makes it little creamy. SO easy, SO good.
Thanks for a great quick recipe!
Lisa says
Thank you for this recipe! It is now a go-to for my family. We have it at least once a week! Everyone loves it!
Sue says
This is delicious! My hussband even approved it!! I didn't have wine vinegar but had balsalmic and it added a great flavor. I don't go for the higher fat like some do, so, used half the butter and turkey sausage. Didn't miss the fat a bit. This will be added to my "go to" recipe list. Thank you so much.
CM says
So simple, yet so good. I was quite surprised.
Melinda Butlin says
My daughter and I started your program this week. We made this last night for dinner and OMG what an excellent tasty meal! My daughter is not fond of cabbage but absolutely loves this! Thank you so much for this website, your great recipes and inspiration! It's all very much appreciated! Thank you!