Fiesta Cabbage

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From Southern Living
Prep: 15 min., Cook: 25 min.

1 pound kielbasa, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices*
1 small bag of peeled baby carrots
1 medium-size red onion, diced can leave out
1 medium-size green bell pepper, diced can leave out
1 medium-size cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), chopped into bite-size pieces I quarter
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained can leave out
1 teaspoon salt I leave out
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Sauté kielbasa in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels (I just leave it all together), reserving drippings in skillet. Set aside. Sauté onion and bell pepper in hot drippings over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add partially cooked carrots (I boil them for 10 minutes then add). Stir in cabbage; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in cooked sausage, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated.

*1 pound ground pork sausage may be substituted. Sauté vegetables in 2 tablespoons reserved drippings. (Haven't tried it this way).

My way is almost like a "boiled dinner", but sauteed.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

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