Pierogies with Sausage, Cabbage & Pear

Name: Pierogies with Sausage, Cabbage & Pear
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16-oz.) box frozen onion pierogies; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 lb. fresh bratwurst, casings removed; 1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded (8 oz.); 5 scallions, cut into 2" pieces; 1 firm ripe pear, cored and sliced; 1 1/2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp. whole grain mustard; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Sep 14, 2016

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pierogies with sausage, cabbage & pear recipe

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Pierogies are a great shortcut item that can be found in the freezer section of the grocery store. Steam for a softer texture, or fry if you prefer a few crispy edges.

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Ingredients

1 (16-oz.) box frozen onion pierogies
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lb. fresh bratwurst, casings removed
1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded (8 oz.)
5 scallions, cut into 2" pieces
1 firm ripe pear, cored and sliced
1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Cook pierogies according to package directions.
2. Step 2Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bratwurst and cook, breaking into pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add cabbage and scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pears, vinegar, and mustard and cook until pears are warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Serve sausage mixture topped with pierogies.

PER SERVING: protein: 16 g; fat: 20 g; carbohydrate: 53 g; fiber: 6 g; sodium: 801 mg; cholesterol: 44 mg; calories: 446.

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