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Cabbage & Kielbasa Skillet

Smoky turkey kielbasa sizzles with onion and caraway, then mingles with tender cabbage and sweet apple. A touch of mustard and vinegar brings bright tang that cuts through the richness, leaving every forkful savory, slightly sweet, and deeply satisfying.

Cabbage & Kielbasa Skillet
Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
295
Protein
17g
Carbs
24g
Fat
15g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
11g
Sodium
1036mg

Ingredients

  • 1 (13-oz.) pkg. smoked turkey kielbasa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 8 cups chopped green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sliced red apple
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Halve kielbasa lengthwise, and slice into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add kielbasa slices, onion and caraway seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until kielbasa is browned and onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add butter to skillet; cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, until melted, about 20 seconds. Add cabbage, apple, pepper and salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage and apple are tender and browned, about 10 minutes. Uncover. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in mustard and vinegar. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika.