Cajun Cabbage Skillet

Do you find yourself looking for healthier recipes that are fun and tasty? I often find myself on the hunt for healthy recipes, however I want them to be tasty and fulfilling. This new recipe I tried is just that and it's a super quick fix! Not too complicated on the overall cooking experience and it comes with a quick clean up (my least favorite part!) Enjoy this healthier recipe while we all look for meal balance during quarantine!

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Prep Time: 15 min

Total Cook Time: 35 min

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil (I used olive oil)

• 8 ounces chicken andouille sausages (I bought at Fresh Thyme), sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick (about 1 heaping cup) 

• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

• Kosher salt  

• 1/2 small head green cabbage, cored, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 6 cups) 

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 

• 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tablespoon of minced garlic

• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter  

• 1/2 small Gala or McIntosh apple, cored and sliced 1/8-inch thick (about 3/4 cup) 

• 1 large scallion, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup) 

• Hot sauce, for serving (Optional)

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl the pan to coat evenly. Add the sausage slices in a single layer and cook until browned on the first side, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the second side, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage slices to a bowl and set aside.

2. Add the onion, a splash of water and large pinch salt to the pan and cook over medium-high heat, using a wooden spoon or heatproof rubber spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly browned in spots and starting to get tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cabbage, crushed red pepper and another pinch salt and cook until cabbage is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pan seems dry at any point, stir in another splash of water.  

3. Add the garlic and cider vinegar and cook until the vinegar is mostly evaporated, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the butter until melted, then return the sausage to the pan along with the apple and cook until the apple slices are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

4. Sprinkle with the scallion and serve immediately with hot sauce alongside.