Instant Pot Sausage Cabbage Bowl with Quinoa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
42 mins
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Total Time
52 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
2335 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Sausage Cabbage Bowl with Quinoa
Description
Instant Pot Sausage Cabbage Bowl with Quinoa begins by sautéing Italian chicken sausage broken into pieces with onion and garlic, seasoned with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Next, chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes are added for moisture and flavor. The mixture is pressure-cooked to develop savory depth. After releasing the steam, dry quinoa is stirred in and thinly sliced cabbage is layered on top without stirring. A second short pressure cook steams the cabbage while allowing quinoa to absorb flavors and swell. After a final stir with minced Italian parsley, the dish is seasoned to taste.
The flavor profile combines the spicy, herb-infused chicken sausage with the mild sweetness from the cabbage and the light acidity of tomatoes and broth. The quinoa cooks to a tender but slightly chewy consistency, balancing the soft cabbage and crumbled sausage. The cooking method keeps the cabbage tender but with some bite. The parsley adds a fresh element to brighten the overall dish.
This bowl serves as a satisfying main course that incorporates protein, whole grains, and vegetables in a single pot. It can be served alone for a complete meal or with a side salad for extra freshness. The recipe's stepwise pressure cooking layers flavors effectively while streamlining the process.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian chicken sausage raw, hot or sweet
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 ¼ cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup diced tomatoes canned, petite
- ½ cup quinoa dry
- 1 ¾ pounds cabbage thinly sliced (about 12 cups)
- ¼ cup parsley Italian, minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
In the Instant Pot:
- Set Instant Pot to Saute setting. Add the olive oil and allow to heat for 30 seconds. Add the chicken sausage (squeezed out of casings) and onion, and cook, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and stir to combine.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot, close the steam vent and set to HIGH pressure using the manual setting. Decrease the time to 12 minutes. (It will take about 15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure.)
- Once the time is expired, carefully use the quick release valve (it may sputter a bit) to release the steam.
- Stir in the quinoa and pile the cabbage on top (don’t stir it in). Put the lid on the Instant Pot again, close the steam vent and set to HIGH pressure. Decrease the time to 3 minutes. Release the steam using the quick release valve.
- Stir in the parsley and season to taste. Serve.
On The Stovetop:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat (if not nonstick, first lightly coat with cooking spray).
- Add the chicken sausage (squeezed out of casings) and onion, and cook, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes and quinoa, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in the cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and season to taste. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.33Cups | |
| Calories | 233.5kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 16.7g | 33% |
| Fat | 8.9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 874.9mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 26% |
| Sugar | 8.9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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