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A quick, tasty, and nutrient-packed stir fry featuring smoky sausage, crisp-tender cabbage, and a savory-sweet sauce, ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for low-carb or keto diets.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200 g (7 oz) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium cabbage (400 g), thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion (150 g), sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium bell pepper (150 g), sliced (optional)
  • 1 medium carrot (100 g), julienned (optional)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey or low-carb sweetener (optional)
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the sausage into bite-sized rounds or strips.
  2. Thinly slice the cabbage and onion; prepare any optional vegetables such as bell pepper and carrot.
  3. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and any optional honey or chili flakes in a small bowl to make the sauce.
  4. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add olive or avocado oil.
  5. Cook the sausage in the hot pan until golden and slightly crispy, then remove from pan and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and sliced onion until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add the sliced cabbage and any optional vegetables; cook for 3-5 minutes until softened but still slightly crisp.
  8. Return the sausage to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and toss to coat; cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and serve hot; garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Keep vegetable and sausage slices uniform in size for even cooking., Use a large, hot pan and avoid overcrowding; cook sausage in batches if necessary to achieve a golden sear., Blot excess fat after browning the sausage to keep dish light and maintain cabbage crispness., Cook cabbage just until it softens but retains a snap to avoid mushiness., Add vegetables in order of their cooking times; harder veggies like carrots and peppers with cabbage, delicate ones near the end., Add sauce off the heat at the end and toss quickly to preserve fresh flavors., Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version., Garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, fresh herbs, or a drizzle of sesame oil to enhance flavor.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: approximately 350 kcal per serving
  • Fat: about 25 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: approximately 10 g per serving
  • Protein: about 20 g per serving