Mediterranean Diet Sauerkraut with Sausage
Transform your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Sauerkraut with Sausage recipe, a healthy twist on a classic comfort dish! Packed with bold flavors, this skillet meal combines tender chicken sausage with tangy sauerkraut, sun-dried tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives for a Mediterranean-inspired medley that’s both nutritious and tasty. Fragrant caraway seeds and sweet paprika bring depth to the dish, while cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley provide bursts of color and freshness. Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings when you need a wholesome, quick meal. Serve warm and enjoy a nutrient-rich dish that's bursting with savory flavors and perfect for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 links Chicken sausage
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 cups Sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken sausage links and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the sauerkraut, sun-dried tomatoes, and caraway seeds. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Slice the cooked chicken sausages and add them back to the skillet.
Add the kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm, as a flavorful and savory component of the Mediterranean diet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 10918 mg | 475% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.0 g | ||
| Protein | 92.7 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 565 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 28.3 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 6302 mg | 134% | |
*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.
