Description
A hearty and flavorful skillet dish featuring smoked kielbasa, tender cabbage, and a tangy mustard vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skillet:
- 14 oz smoked kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned or shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mustard Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Kielbasa: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sliced kielbasa in olive oil until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, cook onion until softened, then add cabbage and carrot. Season with salt and pepper, sauté until tender and caramelized.
- Prepare Vinaigrette: Whisk together mustard, vinegar, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Return kielbasa to skillet, pour vinaigrette over everything, toss to combine. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or lemon, and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or boiled potatoes.
- You can substitute red cabbage or use spicy mustard for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
