LOW CARB FRIED CABBAGE WITH KIELBASA
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.
fried cabbage with kielbasa – low carb, gluten free
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: 6 Servings
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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
1/4 cup Italian flat leaf parsley, rough chopped
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp 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.