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 by , (Photo) in Recipes, Main course, Meal
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

Fried chorizo
  • 1½ lbs 700 g chorizo, or other high-quality sausage
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons butter, for frying
Creamed green cabbage
  • 1½ lbs 700 g green cabbage
  • 2 oz. 60 g butter
  • 1¼ cups 300 ml heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 tablespoons 120 ml fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ ½ lemon, the zest

Instructions

Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.

  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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20 Comments

  1. 1
    Claudia
    June 1 2016
    I'm not seeing a serving size for this dinner or most is this dish 1 serving.
    Reply: #2
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    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.
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    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?
  7. 7
    Rebecca
    August 19 2016
    How safe is "cooking cream" they are the one that can resist High temperatures?
  8. 8
    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!

  9. 9
    Denise W
    October 11 2016
    I just made this. Used fresh kielbasa, store brand. Delicious. Sodium content was 590mg.
  10. 10
    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.
  11. 11
    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.
  12. 12
    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!!
  13. 13
    gbl
    November 3 2016
    Buy a mixture of ground meat, add fat and your choice of spices, cook as patties.
  14. 14
    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!
  15. 15
    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.
  16. 16
    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.
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    marcus
    January 24
    what is the main source of carbs in this recipe ?
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  20. 20
    Christine
    March 9
    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.
  21. 21
    Juli
    May 31
    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!
  22. 22
    Francoise
    June 7
    Had this tonight for dinner. YUM!
    Fyi: added some nutmeg, and I found it delicious.

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