Heart-Healthy Savory Cabbage and Sausage Skillet

Satisfy your craving for comfort food while keeping your health goals in check with this Heart-Healthy Savory Cabbage and Sausage Skillet. Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, this one-pan meal features lean turkey sausage, vibrant green cabbage, sweet red bell peppers, and aromatic spices like thyme and paprika. A splash of low-sodium chicken broth ties everything together, creating a nutritious dish that’s both hearty and nourishing. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and boasts a balance of protein, fiber, and bold flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a vibrant, low-carb dinner option the whole family will love. Try this skillet recipe tonight for a healthy twist on a classic comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces Lean turkey sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small Green cabbage, chopped
• 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the turkey sausage to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes or until it begins to soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 5

Add the chopped cabbage and sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 6

Return the sausage to the skillet and mix everything together.

Step 7

Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the dried thyme, paprika, and black pepper.

Step 8

Cover the skillet and let the mixture cook for about 8 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 9

Uncover and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your heart-healthy savory cabbage and sausage skillet!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1340.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1044.8

Total Fat 58.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 240.1mg	0%
Sodium 2171.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 83.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 367.9mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 2519.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 30.9%

Carbs: 20.9%