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Colorful skillet of sausage and cabbage stir fry packed with veggies for a healthy dinner for families.

Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry – Quick Healthy Dinner for Families


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Description

This sausage and cabbage stir fry is a comforting, quick, and healthy dinner option perfect for busy families. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines protein-rich sausage with fiber-packed cabbage and crisp vegetables, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup. Adaptable to different sausage types and dietary preferences, it pairs well with rice, quinoa, or low-carb sides and reheats beautifully for meal prep. Budget-friendly and versatile, this stir fry proves that healthy, home-cooked meals can be both simple and delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb sausage (chicken, pork, or turkey), sliced
  • 1 medium green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or low-sodium option
  • pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Prep all ingredients by slicing sausage, shredding cabbage, slicing onion, julienning carrot, and mincing garlic.

    2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and brown for 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

    3. Add remaining olive oil to the pan. Sauté onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

    4. Add cabbage and carrot to the skillet. Stir fry over medium-high heat for 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender.

    5. Return sausage to the pan and drizzle soy sauce over the mixture. Toss gently to combine and season with pepper.

    6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and serve hot with rice, quinoa, or low-carb sides.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: stir fry
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 5 servings

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