Chorizo with creamed green cabbage

Chorizo with creamed green cabbage

Spicy chorizo paired with creamy cabbage? Yes, please! This tasty and low-carb combination of the two is topped off with a lemony gremolata for a kiss of citrus flavor.
June 14 2016 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Meal

Chorizo with creamed green cabbage

Spicy chorizo paired with creamy cabbage? Yes, please! This tasty and low-carb combination of the two is topped off with a lemony gremolata for a kiss of citrus flavor.
USMetric
4 servingservings

Ingredients

Creamed green cabbage
  • 1½ lbs 650 g green cabbage
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups 350 ml heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ cup (¼ oz.) 120 ml (8 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ tbsp ½ tbsp lemon zest
Fried chorizo
  • 1½ lbs 650 g chorizo, or other high-quality sausage
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp butter, for frying
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Instructions

  1. Fry the chorizo in butter in a skillet over medium heat. Keep warm until serving.
  2. Shred the cabbage using a food processor, mandolin, or sharp knife.
  3. Sauté cabbage with remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally for a few minutes, until cabbage is golden brown.
  4. Add heavy whipping cream, and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat, and let simmer until the cream is reduced. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add parsley and lemon zest before serving with the fried chorizo.

Tip

This amazing meal is delicious as is, but it also pairs perfectly with a green salad. Want even more variety? Go ahead and substitute pastrami, smoked turkey or cold cuts for the chorizo.

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60 comments

  1. 1
    Claudia
    June 1 2016
    I'm not seeing a serving size for this dinner or most is this dish 1 serving.
    Replies: #2, #44
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    Reply to comment #1 by Claudia
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    June 2 2016
    I read 4 servings above, or do you mean something else?
    Reply: #5
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    Gemma Maud
    June 4 2016
    Looks like supper to me.
    I'm doing this with Vension Sausage
    Can't wait
  4. 4
    Claudia
    June 14 2016
    This sounds great had to look up gremolata. Had no clue. I would say 1 sausage is enough for me to start with and if I need more I'd have it.
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    Reply to comment #2 by Peter Biörck
    BobM
    June 14 2016
    Four servings seems reasonable. That's about 6 ounces of meat, 1/4 cup cream, and 6 ounces (before cooking) of cabbage per serving. 10 grams of carbs per serving seems OK, although these are the types of carbs that shouldn't raise blood sugar too much, especially given the fat content.
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    George
    July 18 2016
    I actually cooked this and it taste great, however I was still hungry after eating my portion (serving) what should I do?
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    Rebecca
    August 19 2016
    How safe is "cooking cream" they are the one that can resist High temperatures?
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    Joy
    September 21 2016
    The sausage looks great with the creamed cabbage, chorizo was recommended, the sodium content is through the roof!

    I just googled chorizo and it said the sodium content was over a 1235 mg I did similar searches and the lowest I found was 700 mg.

    Wow!

    Reply: #47
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    Denise W
    October 11 2016
    I just made this. Used fresh kielbasa, store brand. Delicious. Sodium content was 590mg.
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    PaleoPablo
    October 17 2016
    What about the sugar and other additives in the Chorizo (or any type of sausage, for that matter)? It's very, very difficult to find sausages without ingredients that are no-go for low carbers.
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    Dbug61
    October 30 2016
    Aidell's Chicken Apple Sausages are great tasting and have only 3 carbs each. The sodium is moderate for sausage at 640g and they have 12g protein each. I find them very satisfying and they would go well with the cabbage.
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    Gareth Pearce
    October 31 2016
    I do wish these recipes stopped talking about cups its an entirely meaningless measure! I can't use these recipes and I am a paying member feeling cheated!!
    Replies: #26, #31, #37
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    gbl
    November 3 2016
    Buy a mixture of ground meat, add fat and your choice of spices, cook as patties.
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    Zelna
    November 4 2016
    Gareth, oz always make me having to use a converter, as we use the metric system... this app is not just for your country so have a little patience and just get a converter on the Internet.... you'll use it a couple of times and then you'll get the hang of it just like the rest of us have to with your system. Good luck!
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    Linsay
    April 14 2017
    Gareth.. it gives the option for US or Metric.
    I made this last night. I didnt really like the creamed cabbage.. sticking to just sauteed cabbage with butter and pepper.
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    Jenny
    October 1 2017
    I'm in the UK can anyone recommend a sausage low in carbs that's sold over here? I have access to Morrison's, Tesco, Marks and sparks and Lidles - I have found Morrison's sell Cup measures which offer cup size and ounces.
    Reply: #33
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    marcus
    January 24 2018
    what is the main source of carbs in this recipe ?
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    Christine
    March 9 2018
    The creamed green cabbage was delicious. Thank you for the recipe. So last night I prepared Brussels sprouts using the same recipe and they were delicious too! I did add garlic to the fresh parsley and lemon zest for the Brussels sprouts.
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    Juli
    May 31 2018
    I was skeptical about the creamed cabbage and only tried it because of the positive comments here. Boy, am I glad I did! It really was delicious! I cooked the sausage on the grill so, in order to have some pan drippings to add flavor to the cabbage, I fried a slice of prosciutto in butter first. The resulting cabbage was fantastic. Thank you for these recipes. Keep 'em coming!
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    Francoise
    June 7 2018
    Had this tonight for dinner. YUM!
    Fyi: added some nutmeg, and I found it delicious.
  23. 23
    Michael
    July 2 2018
    Looks delicious but it's waaay too high in salt. I know you can have salty food on keto but any health benefits are surely outweighed here by the avalanche of salt in this one?
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    Jody
    July 10 2018
    Made this tonight for dinner and what a keeper I have found!! This was amazing. Yes it was high on sodium, but I will just flush out the ol system with a bit more water. This recipe has so many possibilities so glad I found it!
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    Ivy
    July 10 2018
    Gareth, a cup is an official US and maybe British measure, equal to 8 liquid ounces, 16 Tablespoons (Tbs), 237 mL. The 25 tsp (teaspoons) of parsley in this recipe would be equal to 1/2 cup (actually 24 tsp.) Which would certainly easier and quicker to measure. If you are in a country that has cookery stores you might find a Pyrex glass 8 oz, 1 cup measure for liquids or a set of dry measuring cups from 1/4 up to one cup which would certainly make these recipes easier for you.
    Good luck, Ivy
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    Reply to comment #12 by Gareth Pearce
    Pam
    July 24 2018
    You can select at top of recipe U.S. or metric which will give you grams.
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    Oel
    August 6 2018
    It is not easy to find HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM in our country, what is the alternative? Can I use, Allpurpose cream?
    Reply: #29
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    Reply to comment #28 by Oel
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    August 7 2018
    Hi Oel!

    Use a cream with the highest amount of fat you can find and it should not contain any added sugar.

    It is not easy to find HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM in our country, what is the alternative? Can I use, Allpurpose cream?

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    Reply to comment #12 by Gareth Pearce
    chris
    October 14 2018
    Take a deep breath, Gareth, and click "metric."
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    Mary
    October 19 2018
    I'm confused on servings. If I say two servings for the entire week's menu, does that mean it serves breakfast and lunch or do I need to change it to four servings? Thanks
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    Reply to comment #16 by Jenny
    Simon
    November 5 2018
    I'm sure you have found a solution a year later but in case anyone else in Ireland or UK, M&S have 97% pork sausages and Lidl have german style bratwurst which are low carb..
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    Andrew
    November 15 2018
    I an in the UK I cooked this for second time today but this time I cooked cabbage in butter and added cream cheese and double cream instead of just double cream Yummy
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    Warren
    December 3 2018
    Can I replace the butter with Ghee in all of these recipes?
    Reply: #36
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    Reply to comment #35 by Warren
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    December 4 2018
    You can, but be aware that butter may smoke or burn where ghee would not.
  37. 37
    Reply to comment #12 by Gareth Pearce
    Aglae
    January 6 2019
    Gareth Pearce,
    The only way I could go around the issue of misleading measurements, was to buy an extremely convenient kitchen scale. Mine was fairly inexpensive and it weighs any type of food or liquid in grams, ml, ounces and pounds. It has made cooking following any kind of recipes a breeze! Hope this helps!
  38. 38
    Nicholas
    January 29 2019
    Can I use Italian sausage instead?
    Reply: #39
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    Reply to comment #38 by Nicholas
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 30 2019

    Can I use Italian sausage instead?

    As mentioned in the ingredient list, you can use any high quality sausage. Just watch for added sugars and corn syrups or other fillers.

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    Letha
    February 4 2019
    This is good after a 24 hour fast. I make 2 servings and I add 1/2 c (125 ml) full fat sour cream instead of heavy cream and the same of medium heat salsa. It adds carbs but if you are strict you should be Ok . I also only use one sausage for me because I find 2 a bit much. If you make your own sour cream from heavy cream it would lower the carbs as well.
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    Cheri Pienaar
    February 7 2019
    I dont usually eat Cabbage but this is a winner!! My family love this dinner and it is quick and easy.
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    Mary
    February 13 2019
    I mix up meal plan ideas, fried some chicken thighs, in butter of course, poured off oil put in cabbage and fried, adding oil as it cooked. use turner to get bits of chicken on bottom added a half cup of whipping cream, I only cooked about a half cabbage to have for lunch and dinner, let that cook down. My daughter came in see what was going on at the sounds from the first taste. Try it. Most have been cooking these recipes to know how to adjust to them, go for it and enjoy. everyone about these mainly because I have so much fun with them.
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    Aleksandar
    March 17 2019
    Made it today, absolutely delicious. The only thing I've changed is I boiled sausages before grilling them.
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    Reply to comment #1 by Claudia
    Magi Coles
    April 15 2019

    I'm not seeing a serving size for this dinner or most is this dish 1 serving.

    You can alter the serving by clicking on the portion size

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    Gary
    April 16 2019
    It would be nice if the shopping list specified that other sausages could be subbed for the chorizo. We bought what we thought were chorizo sausages, but they just fell apart into a mush when we cooked them. It wasn't until we were cooking it that we saw the recipe says any good quality sausage can be subbed... :-(
    Reply: #50
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    DEREK
    June 13 2019
    A little bit of bacon & mustard in the cabbage adds a bit more flavour & goes well with sausage. We used Bratwurst. Nutmeg also works well.
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    Reply to comment #8 by Joy
    Sarah Powers
    June 27 2019
    That’s why it says substitute with turkey sausage or other!
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    Marguerite
    June 28 2019
    Ok, so I don't know about anyone else but my cabbage did not turn out white like that. The recipes states to cook the cabbage in the same pan as sausage.
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    Jaclyn Banta
    September 11 2019
    I love how easy it is to make this dish and it comes out tasting great too! We didn't have any chorizo, so I used bison and jalapeno bratwurst and loved the spiciness combined with the sweetness of the cabbage.
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    Reply to comment #45 by Gary
    Lance
    October 1 2019
    There are 2 types of chorizo. The Mexican chorizo is what you used. It is ground beef or pork which is held together temporarily by the skin. Once you cut into it, the contents come out in a "mush" (as you call it). The European chorizo is firm and probably what you think of when you think sausage.

    Although I love Mexican chorizo, some recipes call for the European style, and I think most recipes call for the European style, unless specifically directing you to use Mexican style chorizo.

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