Crock Pot Apple and Sauerkraut Kielbasa Low Fat
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Crock Pot Apple and Sauerkraut Kielbasa recipe—a low-fat, flavor-packed meal perfect for busy schedules. Featuring savory turkey kielbasa, tangy sauerkraut, and naturally sweet apples, this dish creates the ultimate balance of sweet and sour flavors, slow-cooked to perfection. The addition of caraway seeds and a touch of brown sugar elevates the traditional German-inspired flavors, while chicken broth ensures a succulently tender result. With just 15 minutes of prep and the ease of a crock pot, this wholesome, high-protein dish is ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Enjoy it as a stand-alone entrée or serve with crusty bread and a side of roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal! Keywords: crock pot, low-fat kielbasa, apple and sauerkraut recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Turkey kielbasa
- 32 ounces Sauerkraut
- 2 large Apples
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Slice the turkey kielbasa into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Drain the sauerkraut and rinse it under cold water to reduce its saltiness. Set aside.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Peel and thinly slice the onion into rings.
In the crock pot, layer half of the sauerkraut at the bottom.
Add a layer of onion rings, then a layer of apples, and top with the sliced kielbasa.
Sprinkle half of the brown sugar, caraway seeds, and black pepper over the top.
Repeat the layers with the remaining sauerkraut, onion rings, apples, and kielbasa. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar, caraway seeds, and black pepper.
Pour the chicken broth evenly over the layers.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours.
Stir gently before serving to ensure the flavors are well distributed. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.9 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.8 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 367 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 11362 mg | 494% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.5 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.7 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3886 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
