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A simple, satisfying stir fry with smoky sausage and crisp-tender cabbage cooked in a flavorful sauce. Quick to prepare and suitable for low-carb and keto diets.

Ingredients

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  • 200 g (7 oz) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium (400 g) cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium (150 g) onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium (150 g) bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 1 medium (100 g) carrot, julienned (optional)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey or low-carb sweetener (optional)
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the sausage into bite-sized rounds or strips.
  2. Thinly slice the cabbage, onion, and any optional vegetables (bell pepper, carrot).
  3. Mince the garlic.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey or sweetener (and chili flakes if using) in a small bowl.
  5. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add oil.
  6. Cook the sausage in the hot pan until golden and a bit crispy on the edges, then remove and set aside.
  7. In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic and sliced onion until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
  8. Add the cabbage (and any optional vegetables) and cook 3–5 minutes until softened but still slightly crunchy.
  9. Return the sausage to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and stir to coat everything; cook another 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
  10. Remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Optional garnishes include sesame seeds, chopped fresh parsley, or a squeeze of lemon juice., Substitutions: swap sausage for chicken, shrimp, ground beef, or tofu; add broccoli florets, snap peas, or shredded carrots; enhance flavor with rice vinegar or sriracha., Store leftovers cooled in airtight container; refrigerate up to 3 days; freeze up to 2 months., Reheat in skillet over medium heat with splash of oil or water for 3–6 minutes, or microwave in short bursts., Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free version.

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