Keto Chorizo with Creamed Green Cabbage - Recipe - Diet Doctor (2024)

Keto Chorizo with Creamed Green Cabbage - Recipe - Diet Doctor (1)

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 recipe by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Dinner, 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

Creamed green cabbage

  • 1½ lbs 650 g green cabbage
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups 350 ml heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ cup (¼ oz.) 120 ml (8 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ tbsp ½ tbsp lemon zest

Fried chorizo

  • 1½ lbs 650 g chorizo, or other high-quality sausage
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp butter, for frying

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Making low carb simple

Instructions

  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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63 comments

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    STEVE

    October 14 2019

    HI THERE IF YOU LOOK AT THE SERVING SIZE, NEXT TO THAT THERE IS AN OPTION TO CHANGE TO METRIC, JUST CLICK ON THAT, AND ENJOY THE FREE RECIPE, HOPE THIS HELPS, SORRY ABOUT THE CAPLOCK, NOT SHOUT ING U, BYE.

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    Paul M Whitecotton

    April 2 2020

    We absolutely love this recipe! I make my own beef chorizo sausage and this is a fantastic combination. We like to cook the cabbage separately with the cream, then plate the chorizo next to it. It makes beautiful display...

  4. 54

    e.fidziukiewicz

    April 4 2020

    This cabbage is so good. I always add some nutmeg to cabbage. Works really well.

  5. 55

    joacabrera

    July 6 2020

    Delicious!!! 🤤 and súper simple!! Love it 💕

  6. 56

    cdobson1974

    July 27 2020

    I got a bit scared shredding the cabbage, there was so much! But it cooks right down in the cream and tastes delicious! A new favourite side to leaner meat!

  7. 57

    Reply to comment #56 by cdobson1974

    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    July 27 2020

    I got a bit scared shredding the cabbage, there was so much! But it cooks right down in the cream and tastes delicious! A new favourite side to leaner meat!

    It does seem like a lot, doesn't it! I am glad you found a new favorite!

  8. 58

    Reply to comment #10 by PaleoPablo

    Una

    September 17 2020

    Gluten-free sausages are the best, or venison.

  9. 59

    Danni

    October 7 2020

    Made the cabbage portion of this tonight, and it makes 4 hearty servings. I cut down on the butter and cream (don't deal with dairy fats that well) and subbed in some olive oil and enough cream to give the taste. I also added some dill seed from the garden for extra flavor. Yum yum!

    Reply: #60

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    Reply to comment #59 by Danni

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    October 7 2020

    Made the cabbage portion of this tonight, and it makes 4 hearty servings. I cut down on the butter and cream (don't deal with dairy fats that well) and subbed in some olive oil and enough cream to give the taste. I also added some dill seed from the garden for extra flavor. Yum yum!

    Great suggestions for adjusting the dish to your personal preferences! Thank you for sharing.

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    Prissy

    March 17 2021

    The Chorizo sausage I get in Florida is wrapped in skin and once that is removed even when cooking the meat falls apart and is very greasy. I noticed your Chorizo sausage in the picture with your cabbage is intact!!! What type did you use???

    Reply: #62

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    Reply to comment #61 by Prissy

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    March 17 2021

    The Chorizo sausage I get in Florida is wrapped in skin and once that is removed even when cooking the meat falls apart and is very greasy. I noticed your Chorizo sausage in the picture with your cabbage is intact!!! What type did you use???

    You shouldn't need to remove the casing on the chorizo. In the picture above, you can see where the casing was split as the sausage cooked and expanded.

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    Estella

    September 7 2021

    How many net carbs just the creamed cabbage? Please

    Reply: #64

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    Reply to comment #63 by Estella

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    September 7 2021

    How many net carbs just the creamed cabbage? Please

    Our recipe allows 6g net carbs for the chorizo, so the remainder is for the creamed cabbage.

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    Connie H

    December 8 2021

    How many grams of sugar in this recipe?

    Reply: #66

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    Reply to comment #65 by Connie H

    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    December 16 2021

    How many grams of sugar in this recipe?

    Hi, Connie! There are 15 grams.

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Keto Chorizo with Creamed Green Cabbage - Recipe - Diet Doctor (2024)

FAQs

Can I eat chorizo on a keto diet? ›

Simply put: chorizo is extremely low in carbs, which means it's keto-friendly. Chorizo only contains 0.5 g of net carbs per ounce or 1.1 g per 60 g link[*]. Traditional keto recommends between 20-50g of net carbs per day, so you could eat multiple chorizo sausages without breaking ketosis.

How many net carbs are in chorizo? ›

Chorizo (2 ounce) contains 2.1g total carbs, 2.1g net carbs, 14.2g fat, 7.7g protein, and 168 calories.

Can I eat chorizo and lose weight? ›

A: Chorizos can be a rich source of nutrients. It contains high-quality protein and animal fat. If you're on a low-carb diet or the keto diet for weight loss, chorizo will be fine to go on your weekly meal list. Chorizos are also loaded with vitamin B12, thiamine, and selenium.

What is the healthiest chorizo? ›

Soy Chorizo has a traditional blend of spices that offers a classic chorizo taste, but with less fat and zero cholesterol.

Is almond milk OK for keto diet? ›

Almond milk.

This faintly nutty-tasting milk is made from almonds. A 100-gram serving of plain, unsweetened almond milk contains 0.67 grams of carbohydrates, making it a great choice for a keto diet.

Is Bacon OK on keto? ›

Can You Eat Bacon On a Keto Diet? While you may not think of bacon as diet food, most types of bacon fit perfectly into a keto diet plan since they're low in carbs yet high in protein and fat. That means bacon is perfect for snacking on in the afternoon or mixing into your chicken dinner dish for some extra flavoring.

How many eggs can you have on keto? ›

It's totally fine and safe to eat up to 6 eggs a day while on the keto diet. You can consume even more eggs per day occasionally, as long as you make sure that you eat your greens, healthy fats and proteins from other sources.

Does chorizo and egg have carbs? ›

Keto Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo (1 servings) contains 2.6g total carbs, 2.4g net carbs, 20g fat, 11.8g protein, and 239 calories.

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