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.
Ingredients
- •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
- 1Prepare the vinaigrette by adding the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to a bowl or jar. Whisk or shake the jar until the ingredients are combined, then set the vinaigrette aside.
- 2Slice the kielbasa into medallions or half-rounds and add them to a large skillet (12" or larger) or a large, wide-bottomed pot, along with the olive oil. Sauté the sausage over medium heat until the pieces are well browned.
- 3While the sausage is browning, finely dice the onion. Once the sausage has fully browned, add the onions and continue to sauté until the onions are soft and transparent.
- 4While the onions are sautéing, chop the head of cabbage into 2-inch by 1/2-inch wide strips. Add the cabbage to the skillet or pot along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Continue to sauté until the cabbage is tender (check the thickest white pieces for tenderness). To help the cabbage soften, add a few tablespoons of water to create steam within the pot or skillet. Let the water evaporate as you sauté the cabbage.
- 5Once tender, drizzle the mustard vinaigrette over the skillet, starting with just half of the prepared amount. Stir to coat the kielbasa and cabbage in the vinaigrette, taste, and add more if needed. Serve warm.
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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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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