Kittencal's Sweet and Sour Cabbage and Sausage Tomato Saute

Savor the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors with Kittencal's Sweet and Sour Cabbage and Sausage Tomato Sauté. This hearty one-pan dish combines smoky slices of kielbasa or sausage with tender cabbage, sweet onions, and juicy diced tomatoes, all infused with a tangy kick from apple cider vinegar and a touch of brown sugar. Finished with warm spices like paprika and garlic powder, this comforting recipe is cooked to perfection in under 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s delicious served on its own or over fluffy rice for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Perfect for lovers of easy cabbage dishes, smoky sausage recipes, and vibrant sweet-and-sour flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium head green cabbage, roughly chopped
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the smoked sausage slices to the pan and cook until they are browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chopped cabbage to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 6

Return the cooked sausage to the pan and stir to combine everything.

Step 7

Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pan with a lid, and let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.

Step 8

Taste the dish and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.

Step 9

Sprinkle the sauté with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1981.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1985.0

Total Fat 147.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 266.8mg	0%
Sodium 6645.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 61.3g
Protein 62.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 602.9mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 3300.0mg	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: 66.7%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 20.7%