Last Updated on March 15, 2023 by Ellen Christian
You will love these unstuffed paleo cabbage rolls! This is one of my favorite low carb, keto friendly Paleo cabbage recipes. Make it today.
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Unstuffed Paleo Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls are one of my favorite dinners but sadly they include rice which makes them not Paleo diet approved. They are also fairly time-consuming to make. When I’m looking for a quick dinner recipe, I don’t choose cabbage rolls.
This unstuffed cabbage rolls recipe has all the flavor of stuffed cabbage rolls but without all the work. These unstuffed Paleo cabbage rolls are my version of traditional unstuffed cabbage rolls so that it fits in the Paleo diet. You will love this paleo cabbage and sausage recipe. I know we do!
Benefits of cabbage
Vegetables from the Brassica family (cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, and broccoli, to name a few) offer some unique health benefits. They are on my own personal superfood list.
Cabbage is an amazing source of fiber and at 47, that’s something I try to get a lot of. Cabbage stops bile from absorbing fat after a meal.
That lowers the overall amount of cholesterol in your body. Since my husband has high cholesterol, this is something I sneak into his diet regularly.
Cabbage contains glucosinolates that have anti-carcinogenic properties. That’s another great reason to add this to your diet. To get the most benefit from cabbage, you should cook it lightly to maximize the health benefits.
Save time making unstuffed paleo cabbage rolls
You can prepare this meal in 15 minutes by using pre-cut and pre-shredded vegetables. If you have more time, chop the vegetables yourself. It’s a simple way to save time when you need a healthy dinner on the table fast.
If you want to try paleo bulk cooking, you can double this recipe and then freeze half of it for a future meal. Meal planning is a great way to save time and still serve a healthy meal.
What is the best type of sausage to use?
I chose Aidells all-natural, fully cooked, chicken sausage links since that is the only sustainable sausage available at our small local grocery store. It saves time when you’re cooking because the sausage is fully cooked.
When I shop at our food coop, I buy local, all-natural bulk sausage instead of sausage in link form. Either way will work but make sure that it is fully cooked to keep the meal under 15 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients for unstuffed paleo cabbage rolls
- 4 links of Aidells fully cooked, chicken sausage
- 1 cup of sliced button mushrooms
- 1 cabbage head, chopped or 1 bag of chopped cabbage
- 3/4 small onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can organic canned, diced tomatoes
How to make this recipe
- Saute the cabbage and onions in olive oil first since they take the longest to cook. Then add the mushrooms and the cooked sausage.
- Finish by adding the can of diced tomatoes. Heat thoroughly and serve.
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Unstuffed Paleo Cabbage Rolls
These unstuffed Paleo cabbage rolls are my version of traditional unstuffed cabbage rolls so that it fits in the Paleo diet. Ready in 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 links of Aidells fully cooked, chicken sausage
- 1 cup of sliced button mushrooms
- 1 cabbage head, chopped or 1 bag of chopped cabbage
- 3/4 small onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can organic canned, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Put olive oil in large pan with lid.
- Add cabbage and onions to pan and sautee on medium with cover on about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add mushrooms a sausages (in one inch pieces) and sautee 5 more minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and heat until warmed through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 89Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 131mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 5g
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This recipe really looks so good! I’m thinking of trying this tomorrow. I’m so excited! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy it!
Just made this yesterday and it turned out awesome! Added some beef and cauliflower “rice” and left over celery to the mix. Great recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it, Andrea!
Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you share next time!
-Cindy
Thanks for stopping by, Cindy!
Okay, I’m back to this recipe. I haven’t made it yet, but I’m daring myself to make it for my S.O. who hates anything green.
LOL I struggle with that too, Melissa!
I LOVE this idea!! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Hope your week is great! Can’t wait to see what you link up this week!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
Thanks, Cindy. Stopped by and linked up a new one.
I love this idea.. sort of a stir fry without the carbs! I’m not a Paleo person but I think this looks awesome! Thanks!
Very true! Even the non-paleo people in my home enjoyed it!
I need to learn more about paleo cooking. It seems to be the popular trend right now. Your recipe looks easy and delicious!
It’s definitely a great way to get healthy!
Delicious! I added some oregano and thyme to spice it up a bit. Thanks!
So glad you liked it!
I’m not much of a cabbage fan but had to tell you that this recipe looks so delicious!
Thanks, Amanda. It was a big hit!
Not a huge fan of cabbage but I think I could create a fun variation on this recipe. Thank you!
Sounds interesting! Let me know what you do!
That looks great. My hubby loves cabbage. I think he would love this. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Let me know how he likes it if you make it! Glad to share!
That looks really yummy! I pinned the recepy so I can enjoy it when I have everything I need to do it.
Thanks so much, Joanna! Let me know how you like it.
What a easy paleo meal! This looks delicious!
Thanks, Shell! It really was!
This looks really delicious and healthy. And really seems easy to prepare. What more can you ask for?
Thanks, Jeremy! I agree completely!
I am allergic to sausage but this looks so good!
Give it a try with ground beef or ground turkey instead!
Ellen – You’ve really done a fantastic job at mastering Paleo. I’m starting to think I might need to take my va-cay in Vermont so I can go to Ellen’s Cooking School!! My significant other is a huge fan of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls, but like you said, the rice is a no-no on Paleo. I’m going to try to make this. I’m not sure if I’ll use chicken sausage the first time because he’s a total carnivore, but it’s a great recipe that can be slightly modified each time it’s made to add some variety.
Thanks so much, Melissa. I do change it a bit each time I make it.
I like cabbage, but I have never loved it. I think I need to experiment with it, and try it other ways besides in a boiled dinner.
I love boiled dinners but change is good too!
This looks great. My Husband will love this recipe.
It was a huge hit at our home & healthy too!
I would totally try this recipe. I have pinned it for future reference.
Thanks, Brandy. Let me know how you like it!
Oh I loved stuffed cabbage but never want to do all the steps of steaming and rolling everything up. This looks like a great fix for me!
I totally agree, Julie! It is a lot of work the regular way.
I have some sausage in my fridge. And some cabbage. It might be time to cook up some of this yumminess. 🙂
Fantastic! You are half the way there!
That looks so yummy! I never realized all the health benefits of cabbage! Since I was diagnosed with high cholesterol right before the holidays, this would be a great recipe for us too!
Definitely! Perfect time to give it a try.
That looks great. I really wish my hubby like Cabbage.
Maybe this dish will change his mind!
Would you believe I’ve never even tried cabbage? That does look awfully tasty, gotta say!
Not ever? I really love it, especially in the winter!
This looks really good, I think my hubby would like it too. Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to give it a shot.
Glad to share, Danielle. Hope everyone loves it!
This sounds so good. I will have to make this
Let me know how you like it if you try it!
I’m not a fan of cabbage but that actually looks really really good!
Thanks, Paige! It really was!
Sounds interesting to me. I am not a huge sausage fan, but I would give it a try!!
You could always substitute ground beef or ground turkey, Jennifer!
I love how quick and easy this recipe is and that it is packed with lots of nutrients thanks to the ingredient list.
It really is a healthy meal that takes very little time to prepare!
I love how simple this recipe is and gosh, definitely something I can see my kids enjoying as long as I don’t mention they’re eating cabbage!
LOL it will be our secret!
That looks really good, Ellen. My son loves cabbage so I am going to try it for him.
Thanks, Pam! Let me know what you think of it.
That recipe is so colorful and looks great!!
Thanks, Janel! It’s really good too!
I can’t convince myself to do the Paleo diet yet. This recipe looks good. Are you on the diet or just fix recipes every now and then?
I’ve been following the diet now for about two and a half months. I really love it and I feel so much better.
Cabbage is one of my favorite foods. I really like how you used it in this recipe.
Thanks, Angela. I love it too!
We love Aidells sausages too. Cabbage goes good in all sorts of dishes!
Aidells is a great brand & I agree. Love cabbage!
You are rocking these recipes!! Thank you so much for all the paleo goodness!
Thank, Lauren! You are welcome!
This sounds so yummy, healthy and quick. Best of all worlds if you ask me!
I totally agree, Chelsea!
Ellen, you’ve done it again! This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Lolli! You made my day!
This looks delicious and I love cabbage! I like to steam cabbage and then eat it in place of spaghetti with pasta sauce and meatballs or chicken.
That sounds absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try it.
I love this recipe – it has a lot of my favorite ingredients. 🙂
Thanks, Daisy! We loved it too.
Those look really good! I am all for quick, healthy recipes, thanks for sharing.
Thanks & you are very welcome!
This looks so good! I want to try to make this! Thank you!
Glad to share! Hope it’s a big hit!
My husband loves cabbage rolls, so I’m sure he will be in heaven when we try it!
Let me know how he likes it, Wendy!
I’m not a cabbage fan, but I’m sure you could substitute spinach, escarole or some other leafy green. Looks delish for a cold winter night.
Spinach might work pretty well. Good idea. I will have to try that!
looks great, I am so going to jump on board this Paelo diet, all the recipes look wonderful!
There so much variety! I am really loving the ones I try.
I am all for an easy version of stuffed cabbage. It is even better that this one is healthy too!
I feel the same way!
I love cabbage rolls my mother-in-law used to make them just for me because my husband doesn’t like them, LOL. I’ll need to try this for lunch one day.
Great idea! I love a nice hearty lunch on a cold day!
ok i hadn’t a clue how great for you cabbage was. now i feel like i better start cooking with it more.
It really is good, Brett!
I really don’t like cabbage at all but my husband does. I bet he would like this recipe!
You’ll have to make it for him one night!
Oh, I really like this idea! It looks delicious!
Thanks, Melissa! It’s a good one!
I love how easy this is to make, and yet it looks super fancy and delicious!!
It really was easy and fast too!
there’s a little bit of everything in there that everyone should love. I like that each component has a specific nutritional focus too
It’s a really healthy recipe & good too!
I need to pull out my paleo cookbook again. It is a crock pot one. By the way you have the linky showing up twice.
Love you to link this up if you have time on #FridayFrenzy for crafts and recipe link up party.
http://www.stayingclosetohome.com/craft-ideas-and-recipe-round-up-110.html
Thanks, Maria! I linked up!
That looks like a serious bowl of yum! I love cabbage.
Thanks, Virginia, I do too!
This sounds so good. I definitely want to try this recipe.
It really was delicious and healthy too!
Other than coleslaw, I’m not a huge fan of cabbage, but this actually looks and sounds good!
I love cole slaw too! Do you make your own?
My favorite way to eat a cabbage veggie is brussel sprouts roasted in the oven with a little bacon, onion and salt and pepper. YUM!
I love brussel sprouts too!
Oh that sounds delicious. I’m the only one in my home that eats cabbage veggies 🙁
That sounds really good, Lindsey! I must try it!
I love brussel sprouts too! Just wish my kids would eat them.
I am too lazy to roll up cabbage, so I make unstuffed quite often :). I have never tried sausage or mushrooms in mine, though. I will be giving your recipe a try, soon. This will be perfect for a cold night dinner!
Let me know if you try it. We really enjoyed it!
That looks really yummy!! I love cabbage rolls. I think I will be making this soon.
It really was a big hit with my family!
These sound absolutely amazing. I am hosting a little dinner party at the beginning of February and these would be perfect!!!
Thanks, Robin. It was a big hit with everyone!
That’s good to hear since I know it’s been a challenge to get your family on board with healthy, Paleo style foods!