Description
This easy Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry is packed with savory sausage, tender cabbage, and flavorful aromatics. It’s a quick, comforting meal perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or preferred type, turkey sausage works too)
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped (or use kale for a change)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and sliced bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until cabbage is tender but slightly crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce and stir everything together. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Let cook for another minute.
- Serve hot. Enjoy as-is or with rice or noodles!
Notes
Feel free to customize with veggies like carrots or snap peas. Don’t overcrowd the skillet, and be sure to use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Double the recipe for easy meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sausage, cabbage, stir fry, quick dinner, low carb