Delicious Recipe
This Easy Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring savory sausage paired with crunchy cabbage and vibrant vegetables, it combines simple ingredients with a delicious soy-sesame sauce for a satisfying stir-fry that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Sausage
- 12 oz smoked sausage, Italian sausage, or turkey sausage, sliced into bite-sized rounds
Vegetables
- 4 cups green or purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed optional vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, or zucchini), thinly sliced
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or low-carb sweetener (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Cooking Oil and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, avocado oil, or additional sesame oil for cooking
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
- Slice the sausage: Cut the sausage into bite-sized rounds or strips to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Chop the vegetables: Thinly slice the cabbage, onion, and any optional vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots for uniform cooking and texture.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, honey or sweetener if using, and chili flakes for a perfectly balanced stir-fry sauce.
- Brown the sausage: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add cooking oil. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the aromatics: In the same skillet, add the garlic and onion. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the cabbage and vegetables: Toss in the cabbage and any optional veggies. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until the cabbage softens but still retains a slight crunch.
- Combine all ingredients: Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs for extra flavor and an appealing presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute any type of sausage you prefer, such as chicken or plant-based sausage.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add extra vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for more nutrients and color.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to spice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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