A One-Pan Keto Dream Dinner!
Craving a weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor but won’t kick you out of ketosis? Look no further! This Spicy Sausage and Cabbage Skillet is the answer. It’s a vibrant, satisfying dish that brings together the savory heat of Italian sausage with the subtle sweetness of tender-crisp cabbage, all smothered in a blanket of melty Colby Jack cheese. It’s a complete, low-carb meal made in a single pan, making both cooking and cleanup an absolute breeze. This recipe is so delicious and hearty, it’s impressive enough to serve to company, whether they’re keto or not!
Ingredients
• 4 spicy Italian chicken sausages
• 1½ cups or about 150g green cabbage, shredded
• 1½ cups or about 150g purple cabbage, shredded
• ½ cup or about 75g onion, diced
• 2 tsp or 10ml coconut oil
• 2 slices Colby jack cheese, or about 2 oz / 56g
• 2 tsp or about 5g fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Directions
2. Prepare your vegetables by shredding the green and purple cabbage and dicing the onion. A pre-shredded coleslaw mix is a great time-saver here!2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the diced onion and all the shredded cabbage, sautéing for about 8 minutes until the cabbage is tender-crisp.3. If your sausages are raw, remove the casings and crumble the meat into the skillet. If pre-cooked, slice them into coins. Add the sausage to the vegetables and cook for another 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through and browned.4. Arrange the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly in the skillet. Lay the slices of Colby Jack cheese over the top to cover the surface.5. Turn off the heat, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it sit for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutritional Information
• Nutritional Info
• Per Serving: 233 Calories, 15g Fat, 5g Net Carbs, 20g Protein.
Pro Tips
• Feel free to swap the chicken sausage for spicy pork, turkey, or even a plant-based sausage to change up the flavor profile.
• For a creamier texture, stir in two tablespoons of heavy cream or cream cheese during the last few minutes of cooking the sausage.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the sausage for an extra kick of heat.
• This dish reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
FAQ
Q: Can I use a different type of sausage for this recipe
A: Absolutely! This recipe is very flexible. You can easily swap the spicy chicken sausage for pork, turkey, or even a plant-based sausage to match your taste.
Q: How can I make this keto skillet creamier
A: For a richer, creamier texture, the pro tips suggest stirring in two tablespoons of heavy cream or cream cheese during the last few minutes of cooking the sausage.
Q: Is this sausage and cabbage skillet good for meal prep
A: Yes, this dish is perfect for meal prep because it reheats beautifully. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Q: Can I use a bag of coleslaw mix to save time
A: Yes, the instructions mention that using a pre-shredded coleslaw mix is a great time-saver and works perfectly as a substitute for shredding your own cabbage.
