Whole30 Savory Cabbage and Sausage Skillet

Elevate your weeknight meals with this Whole30 Savory Cabbage and Sausage Skillet, a quick and wholesome one-pan recipe that's brimming with bold flavors and nutrient-packed ingredients. Perfectly browned, fully cooked sausage pairs beautifully with tender green cabbage, sweet red bell pepper, and julienned carrots, all brought together in a savory broth infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and a tangy splash of apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 40 minutes, this hearty skillet meal is designed to meet Whole30 guidelines, making it a healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free option for the whole family. Ideal for meal prep or a cozy dinner, it’s best served hot and topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound fully cooked compliant sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Slice the sausage diagonally into 1/4-inch thick pieces.

Step 3

Add the sausage to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the sliced cabbage, red bell pepper, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar, then sprinkle in thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes until the cabbage is tender.

Step 9

Return the sausage to the skillet, stirring to combine and heat through.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1423.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1951.0

Total Fat 148.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 318.3mg	0%
Sodium 6765.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 91.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 400.3mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 3027.4mg	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: 68.0%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 13.5%