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One of my favorite vegetables has always been cabbage. I love it in any way shape or form. I could eat it every day, and sometimes do. My cats even enjoy it, which I think is kind of strange, but oh well! (I only let them have it in small amounts, just in case.)
When I was a child it was something that my mother only ever very rarely cooked, mostly because my father was not fond of cabbage. He did however like it when my mom made cabbage rolls. He enjoyed the flavor that the cabbage imparted to the meat.
I, however, was not fond of the meat so we had a deal between us. I would give him my meat if he gave me his cabbage. Everybody was happy.
This recipe I am sharing with you today is a small batch version of a recipe for Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet that I have adapted from a book by Christy Denney, entitled Scrumptious. And I can tell you, this is a very scrumptious recipe! (And that is one very scrumptious book!)
This recipe may not be a looker, but I can promise you that what it may be lacking in the looks department, it more than makes up for in the taste department.
Not only is it delicious, but it is low carb, low GI and diabetic friendly too! Its also very quick and easy to make!
It goes together in a flash and uses very simple every day ingredients as well. It is one of my favorite things to make.
Of course if you are a heartier eater and are not bothered by carbs, you can add cooked noodles, potatoes, rice or pierogis to the mix! All are very tasty additions.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE KIELBASA CABBAGE SKILLET
Simple everyday ordinary ingredients. If you are like me you probably have just about everything in your kitchen right now to make it! If not, its a quick trip to the shops!
- 1 TBS light olive oil
- 1 small brown onion, peeled and diced
- 2 small cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 TBS white wine vinegar
- 7 ounces (200g) kielbasa, thinly sliced (smoked sausage)
- 1 TBS butter
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt and black pepper to taste
I like to use light olive oil. I think it is a waste to use extra virgin olive oil in cooking, when the light oil is much better suited to it and works perfectly well. Save your extra virgin for salads or dipping!
I used a white cabbage, or winter cabbage as it is also known. It is pretty much the only cabbage I have seen here in my local area.
I really miss the cabbages of the U.K. There were so many varieties of cabbage to choose from, Savoy, Winter King, White, Sweetheart, Red, Cavolo Nero, etc. That was probably one of the benefits from living so close to continental Europe.
Here most of what we get comes from the U.S. or Mexico.
I like to skin my Kielbasa. Personally I find the skins a little bit too tough. In the UK you can use smoked sausage, and the smoked sausage you get in the U.K. will not need to be skinned.
The original recipe called for white vinegar, but I had some white wine vinegar and thought to myself why not give it an additional bit flair, and so I used that. If all you have is white vinegar, then just use that.
Don't leave out either the vinegar or the Dijon mustard. Both give this dish a unique and delicious flavor. You won't want to miss out on that, plus they smell fabulous while this dish is cooking.
Your onion may get a bit caramelized, but that's okay. Just don't let it burn.
HOW TO MAKE KIELBASA CABBAGE SKILLET
I know I say this all the time, but really this could not be simpler to make. Quick, easy, delicious.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté without coloring for 4 to 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds or so until fragrant.
Stir in the sliced kielbasa and the white wine vinegar. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes until lightly browned.
Add the butter, Dijon mustard and sliced cabbage. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage gets tender. Between 5 and 10 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, the paprika and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
I really enjoyed this with the slight tang and bit of heat from the vinegar, mustard and red pepper flakes. I also enjoyed the smokiness from the sausage and that tiny bit of saltiness.
The cabbage was crispy tender and altogether this was a delicious combination of flavors and textures that was just plain, really nice!
Some other cabbage recipes here on The English Kitchen that you might enjoy are:
ROAST CABBAGE WITH DILL & MUSTARD SAUCE - Delicious wedges of cabbage are roasted in the oven until they are crispy tender, gilded golden brown on the edges, the insides meltingly tender. On its own this would be more than enough, but napped with a rich dill, mustard and cheese sauce for serving, well. What can I say? Incredibly rich and fabulously tasty. Delicious . . rich . . . delectable and quite distinctive!!
CABBAGE WITH PANCETTA AND CREAM - For this dish the cabbage is quickly blanched, sliced and then stirred together with some sauteed pancetta with it's lovely salt and pepper flavours, beautifully herby Sage . . . and rich cream. Each ingredient bringing out the very best of this beautifully humble vegetable.
Yield: 3
Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min
This may not be very pretty to look at, but what it lacks in appearance, it more than makes up for in taste and ease of preparation. Low carb as well, which makes it diabetic friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 TBS light olive oil
- 1 small brown onion, peeled and diced
- 2 small cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 TBS white wine vinegar
- 7 ounces (200g) kielbasa, thinly sliced (smoked sausage)
- 1 TBS butter
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté without coloring for 4 to 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds or so until fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced kielbasa and the white wine vinegar. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the butter, Dijon mustard and sliced cabbage. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage gets tender. Between 5 and 10 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, the paprika and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
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This delicious Greek Chicken & Cucumber Salad recipe is what summer eating is all about! Simple ingredients and fresh flavors, with minimal fuss!
Nobody wants to be spending all their time in the kitchen when they can be outside enjoying the warmer temperatures! Quick and easy recipes are the order of the day!
This recipe I am sharing with you today is one that I downsized from a recipe I found on the New York Times for a delicious Greek Chicken with Cucumber Feta Salad.
The original recipe served four people. There is only one of me and whilst I am keen to try new things, I don't want to be eating them four days in a row, although I can manage to enjoy it at least twice.
So I downsized it to feed only two people. I have also streamlined the instructions and made them a bit easier to understand. At least I think that I have!
This is built for two and deliciously keto, low carb and diabetic friendly as well!
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What you have here is a delicious salad with very Mediterranean flavor and textures. Broken, bruised cucumbers, baby plum tomatoes, garlic, yogurt, feta cheese, salt and pepper.
I added a bit of red onion because I like the spark that it brings to the table, but you can leave it out by all means.
Something really wonderful happens to cucumbers when you bash them around a bit and bruise them. The exercise creates lots of rough edges which are perfect for soaking up all of that lovely yogurt dressing!
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The chicken is likewise filled with flavor. Marinated for about 15 minutes in a garlicky yogurt and oregano marinade it becomes really tender.
I loved the garlic and herby flavor that the marinade gave to the chicken. It made the chicken really moist and juicy!
The chicken and the salad together were a brilliantly tasty combination!!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE GREEK CHICKEN & CUCUMBER SALAD
There is nothing spectacularly out of the ordinary here. Fresh an simple ingredients put together in an incredibly simple and delicious way!
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
- 1/2 cup (125g) Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- oil to grease the grill or grill pan
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For the salad:
- 3/4 pound seedless cucumber (Japanese, mini seedless or Persian)
- 1/2 pound ripe baby plum tomatoes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (65g) Greek yogurt
- 2 ounces (60g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 clove garlic, peeled and grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- thinly sliced red onions, optional
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You can use either full fat or low fat yogurt here. Both work well. I used fresh fat garlic cloves for this. My chicken was free range free from antibiotics chicken. I trimmed it of all the fat that I could.
I used dry oregano, but you could use fresh oregano. Just double the amount and chop it.
I used Kalamata olives in brine. I had to pit them and then tear them in half. Confession here, I always like to suck on the pits while I am working. They have loads of flavor in them.
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I used block feta cheese in brine that I found at the store which was made here locally in Nova Scotia. It was lovely. The brand is Holmestead. It has a lovely flavor and texture.
I have not been paid or given free product to tell you that either. I speak the truth as I find it. I am enjoying discovering new things now that I am back in Canada and I like to share them with you when I do.
I used local hothouse English cucumbers, which are all that are available to me in my small town, and baby plum tomatoes.
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HOW TO MAKE GREEK CHICKEN & CUCUMBER SALAD
This was really very simple to make. Whisk together the ingredients for the chicken marinade and then marinate it while you are making the salad.
The most unusual part of making this was the bashing of the cucumber to bruise and crack it. I had never done this myself. I had seen Molly Yeh do it on one of her programs the other day however and I was keen to try it.
I didn't have baby cucumbers, but I used half an English cucumber and just gave it a good bashing with the flat side of my meat pounder.
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Then I ripped it apart with my hands into small chunks, which sounds a lot more aggressive than it really was. I didn't bash it very hard, just bruised it and it broke apart very easily.
Apparently this helps to create nice craggy edges to help soak up all that dressing. Who knew?
Now that I have tried it I will be doing it regularly. I loved the resultant rough looking bits of cucumber! Much more interesting than flat cubes!
The dressing is made by mashing grated garlic, yogurt, crumbled feta and some seasoning together with a fork. Easy peasy, and oh so delicious. Do remember that feta cheese and olives are both very salty ingredients so be careful when salting the dressing.
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The marinated chicken is simply grilled until golden brown and down and then served along side of the salad. I grilled my chicken in my Cuisinart Griddler machine. I love the results it gives.
I had one of these in the UK which I used a lot and so it was one of the first things I purchased for myself back here in Canada. You can use either the ridged side of the plates, for grilling meats and panini, or the flat side for making pancakes, etc. It opens out flat for that purpose.
Its a really cool little machine. I have the waffle plates for it as well. Yummy!!
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Altogether this made for a really delicious and simple meal. It was quite healthy as well I think. I very much enjoyed it.
If you are looking for more chicken to grill might I recommend the following:
MORROCAN SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN & COUSCOUS SALAD - I love Moroccan flavours . . . cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic . . . lemon . . . olive oil . . . so delicious. Both the chicken and the salad benefit from them in this delicious summery recipe.
GRILLED PEANUT CHICKEN - A delicious marinade which yields a really tasty bit of chicken. I like to make extra marinade to dip the finished chicken in when I am eating it. Its just so tasty!
EASY CHICKEN GYROS - Gyros are a Greek sandwich which consists of grilled meat (chicken, lamb, beef or pork) which has been marinated in a delicious marinade prior to grilling, sliced and layered onto a flat bread along with some salad and some creamy Tzatzki sauce. These are quick, easy and most delicious!
Greek Chicken & Cucumber Salad
Yield: 2
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min
This is simple to make, delicious and filled with flavor. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated and then grilled to perfection and served along side a deliciously creamy and crunchy salad!
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
- 1/2 cup (125g) Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- oil to grease the grill or grill pan
For the salad:
- 3/4 pound seedless cucumber (Japanese, mini seedless or Persian)
- 1/2 pound ripe baby plum tomatoes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (65g) Greek yogurt
- 2 ounces (60g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 clove garlic, peeled and grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- thinly sliced red onions, optional
Instructions
- Mix the garlic and yogurt for the chicken marinade together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the chicken, turning to coat it in the marinade. Cover and set aside while you begin the salad.
- Take the cucumber and bash it about a bit with the flat end of a meat pounder, until it is bruised and cracked. Tear it into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces and place into a colander along with the tomatoes. Add the salt and toss to combine. Leave to drain in the sink.
- Grease your grill or grill pan with a bit of oil. Heat to medium/high. Scrape off any excess marinade from the chicken and place into the grill/grill pan. Cook until it is well browned and releases easily from the pan on one side then flip and cook longer, until cooked through and the juices run clear. (5 to 7 minutes each side. If using a closed grill, 7 to 8 minutes altogether.)
- Leave to rest while you finish the salad.
- Measure the yogurt for the salad into a bowl. Add the garlic and feta cheese and mash well with a fork until you get a chunky paste. Shake the cucumbers to get rid of any excess moisture and add to the bowl along with the olives. Stir to combine and coat everything well. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. (Remember feta cheese and olives are salty.)
- Serve the grilled chicken with the salad on the side.
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I love turkey burgers. I will choose a turkey burger over a beef burger any day of the week, and this recipe that I am sharing with you today is the best turkey burgers!
Some people think that burgers made with poultry can be dry, but I have a secret for making moist turkey burgers. Read on to find out what it is!! These truly are delicious burgers!
Not only are they delicious but they are also low carb, keto, gluten free and diabetic friendly. True, there is no bun, but you don't need a bun in order for a burger to be tasty!
I can promise you that you will not miss the bun on these at all! Of course if you are a die-hard bun lover, by all means add a bun. As a Diabetic I am always watching my carbs and if I can cut down on them without compromising taste, I will!
These delicious turkey burgers turn out juicy and flavorful every single time you make them. They are also very quick to make. Seared to perfection on both sides with locked in flavor and juiciness, they never disappoint!
This is a small batch recipe, meant to be enjoyed by two people, or one with leftovers, but you can certainly double up on everything very easily if you wish!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE LOW CARB TURKEY BURGERS
Its simple, really . . .
For the burgers:
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 1 TBS butter, cut into thin slices
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped, divided (1/2 will be used to garnish)
- 2 TBS fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 TBS mayonnaise
- 2 thick slices of iceberg lettuce
- 2 swiss cheese slices
- butter or oil for grilling/frying
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For the garlic aioli:
- 1/4 cup (55g) full fat mayonnaise
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 TBS Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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I always use regular ground turkey, which is a nice mix of thigh and breast meat. You can of course use all of one or the other, but I find a mix of the two works very well.
The thigh meat helps to prevent the burgers from becoming too dry and keeps them tender. Just as you would not use extra lean ground beef to make a good beef burger, you need a mix of lean and fat to make a good turkey burger as well.
There is plenty of onion, garlic and parsley to give addition flavor and color.
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Another secret I employ is to use a bit of full fat mayonnaise in the mixture. This helps to bind the meat and the onions together whilst adding flavor and moisture.
My final secret is to make the burgers from two thin patties, encasing a thin layer of butter in the middle. You can of course leave this step out if you wish, but it really does add to both the flavor and the tenderness.
In short, delicious, DELICIOUS! Butter makes everything better! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
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HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB TURKEY BURGERS
These really do go together quickly, especially if you have all of the elements assembled and done before you start like the aioli.
Pop the turkey into a bowl. Add the parsley, 1/2 of the chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix well to combine.
Shape the turkey mixture into 4 thin patties. Place two on a cutting board. Divide the thin slices of butter between the two, placing them in the center of the burgers. Place the other patties on top and seal around the edges to encase the butter completely.
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Whisk together all of the ingredients for the garlic aioli to combine. Set aside.
Heat a grill pan or the BBQ to medium. Grease as desired. Add the burger patties. Grill for 7 minutes per side. Today I used a heavy bottomed skillet.
Add the sliced cheese for the last 2 minutes of cook time, allowing it to melt.
Place one slice of iceberg lettuce on each of two plates. Divide the aioli between the two, scatter the remaining onions over top. Place a burger on top of each, cheese side up, and serve immediately.
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All you really need on the side of these is a nice salad. If you are really craving fries, why not add a delicious side of AIR FRYER TURNIP FRIES.
They really are delicious and make the perfect side dish. They are also low carb and keto/diabetic friendly!
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I think you will find that these are a really delicious burger option and make for a great weeknight supper option. I am no stranger to the turkey burger. Some other turkey burger recipes on here are:
HERBED TURKEY BURGERS - A delicious blend of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Those herbs are beautiful partners and all go very well with turkey. There is also some sautéed red onion and garlic in the mix.
SPICY RANCH TURKEY BURGERS - There's enough spice in the burgers for me, with jalapeno pepper, red onions, green tabasco. A cool ranch slaw helps to counterbalance the heat. A delicious combination for sure.
TASTY TURKEY DIVAN BURGERS - With a delicious twist of Lemon Mayonnaise, chopped cooked broccoli, chopped red onions, some salt and pepper, curry powder and some grated strong cheddar I was able to come up with a delicious burger with all of the flavours of a Divan casserole. These are fabulously tasty burgers!
If you have never tried a turkey burger, don't you think its about high time you did? I guarantee you will be most pleasantly surprised, and you just may discover a new favorite!!! Leaner, cheaper and incredibly delicious!
Low Carb Turkey Burgers
Yield: 2
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 14 MinTotal time: 19 Min
This is a small batch recipe, which yields two delicious turkey burgers. I have replaced the bun with a thick slice of iceburg lettuce. With a delicious garlic aioli mayo dressing you won't miss the bun at all. These are fabulously tasty.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 1 TBS butter, cut into thin slices
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped, divided (1/2 will be used to garnish)
- 2 TBS fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 TBS mayonnaise
- 2 thick slices of iceberg lettuce
- 2 swiss cheese slices
- butter or oil for grilling/frying
For the aioli:
- 1/4 cup (55g) full fat mayonnaise
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 TBS Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Pop the turkey into a bowl. Add the parsley, 1/2 of the chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix well to combine.
- Shape the turkey mixture into 4 thin patties. Place two on a cutting board. Divide the thin slices of butter between the two, placing them in the center of the burgers. Place the other patties on top and seal around the edges to encase the butter completely.
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the garlic aioli to combine. Set aside.
- Heat a grill pan or the BBQ to medium. Grease as desired. Add the burger patties. Grill for 7 minutes per side.
- Add the sliced cheese for the last 2 minutes of cook time, allowing it to melt.
- Place one slice of iceberg lettuce on each of two plates. Divide the aioli between the two, scatter the remaining onions over top. Place a burger on top of each, cheese side up, and serve immediately.
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