Mediterranean Diet Sauerkraut with Sausage

Give your taste buds a Mediterranean twist with this vibrant and flavor-packed Mediterranean Diet Sauerkraut with Sausage recipe! Juicy chicken sausages are browned to perfection and paired with tangy, probiotic-rich sauerkraut, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives, creating a harmonious blend of savory and zesty flavors. Seasoned with the earthy warmth of paprika and caraway seeds, and topped with fresh parsley, this dish is both hearty and healthy. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes to cook, it’s a quick and delicious one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights or a wholesome, nutrient-dense addition to your Mediterranean-inspired meal plan. Serve it warm and enjoy a comforting, low-carb dish that’s full of bold, international flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 links Chicken sausage
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 cups Sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chicken sausage links and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the sauerkraut, sun-dried tomatoes, and caraway seeds. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Slice the cooked chicken sausages and add them back to the skillet.

Step 7

Add the kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 8

Cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm, as a flavorful and savory component of the Mediterranean diet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1632.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1933.7

Total Fat 103.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 240.0mg	0%
Sodium 10917.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.9g	0%
Total Sugars 95.0g
Protein 92.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 565.0mg	0%
Iron 28.3mg	0%
Potassium 6302.1mg	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: 47.6%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 33.4%