Description
A hearty, authentic Polish one-pan classic featuring tender cabbage, smoky kielbasa, and aromatic spices—ready in just 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded (optional)
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil and brown kielbasa 3 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, sauté onions 3–4 minutes, then garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in carrot, tomato paste, and caraway seeds; cook 1 minute.
- Add cabbage, salt, pepper, 1 cup broth, and vinegar; toss to combine.
- Cover and cook 12–15 minutes, adding broth as needed.
- Return kielbasa, cover, and heat 3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra authenticity, toast the caraway seeds lightly before adding to deepen their aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cabbage and kielbasa, Polish cabbage recipe, 30 minute dinner, skillet kielbasa recipe