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Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet

This Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet serves 17g protein and 569 calories per serving—a solid single-protein dinner option. Quick stovetop prep yields 4 servings, fitting into busy training days when you need to eat fast. Use this as a lighter main dish on cut phases or pair it with rice to push toward higher daily protein totals.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Olive oil(60g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Vinegar, Red Wine(30g)
  • Mustard, Dijon(23g)
  • Garlic powder(1g)
  • 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • Freshly Cracked Pepper ($0.05)
  • Olive oil(15g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Kielbasa, Pork, Smoked(397g)
  • Yellow Onion
  • Cabbage, Green(1440g)
  • pinch salt and pepper ($0.05)

Instructions

  1. 1Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Set the vinaigrette aside.
  2. 2Slice the kielbasa into 1/4-inch-thick medallions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet (12" or larger) over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the kielbasa and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are golden brown and the pieces are heated through.
  3. 3While the kielbasa cooks, finely dice the onion. Once the kielbasa is browned, push it to the side of the skillet, add the diced onion to the empty space, and sauté over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
  4. 4While the onion is cooking, chop the cabbage into 2-inch by 1/2-inch strips. Add the cabbage to the skillet along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, add 3 tablespoons of water to create steam, and cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender (check the thickest white pieces—they should bend easily without snapping).
  5. 5Once the cabbage is tender and the water has mostly evaporated, drizzle half of the vinaigrette over the skillet and stir until everything is coated. Taste and add the remaining vinaigrette as needed.
  6. 6Divide the kielbasa and cabbage mixture evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate.

Nutrition — Per Serving

569

calories

17g

protein

47g

fat

Carbohydrates
22g
Saturated fat
12.0g
Sodium
956 mg
Dietary fiber
9.0g

4 servings per batch · ~492g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet have per serving?

Each serving contains 17g of protein and 569 calories with 47g fat and 22g carbs. This is a higher-fat, lower-carb option, so it skews toward a ketogenic or low-carb approach rather than a traditional bodybuilding macro split.

How long does Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet take to make?

This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings on the stovetop, making it ideal for a fast weeknight dinner when you need something ready in under 20 minutes.

Is Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet good for fat loss?

At 569 calories and 17g protein per serving with minimal carbs, this skillet works well for fat loss phases where you're targeting a calorie deficit and don't mind higher dietary fat from the kielbasa.

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