Oklahoma Comfort Food: Brats, Cabbage and Green Bean Casserole

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 2
Oklahoma Comfort Food: Brats, Cabbage and Green Bean Casserole
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter , divided
1 onion , chopped
1 pound fresh bratwurst , cut into 2-inch pieces
1 head cabbage , cored and quartered
1 pound green beans , trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener ( e.g. , Splenda )
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
372
Sugar
5g
Fat
30g
Oklahoma comfort food is all about hearty and satisfying dishes that remind us of home. This Brats, Cabbage, and Green Bean Casserole is a perfect example of that. The juicy bratwursts are surrounded by tender cabbage and green beans, all baked together in a rich and flavorful casserole that will warm you up from the inside out. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or for sharing with friends on a chilly evening. And the best part? It's easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove onion from skillet and set aside.
3.Add remaining butter to skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add bratwurst pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove bratwurst from skillet and set aside.
4.Layer the cabbage and green beans in the skillet and sprinkle with sweetener, salt, and black pepper. Add bratwurst to the top of the vegetables and spread the cooked onion over the bratwurst.
5.Cover skillet and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake until vegetables are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes more.

PROS

This casserole is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for a cozy night in.

It’s packed with protein and vegetables, making it a well-rounded meal.

CONS

The bratwurst in this dish can be high in fat and calories.

This is not a good dish for those who are watching their sodium intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cabbage is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins C and K.
Green beans are a good source of vitamins A and C as well as folate.
Bratwurst is a good source of protein, but it can be high in fat and sodium.

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