Description
A quick and nutritious one-pan meal featuring ground turkey and cabbage, seasoned with aromatic spices and simmered to perfection—ideal for a healthy, low-carb weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken or turkey broth (low-sodium)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart; cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–7 minutes.
- Season with smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Add sliced cabbage and broth; toss to coat evenly.
- Cover skillet and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender.
- Remove lid, adjust seasoning as needed, and cook another 2 minutes to let excess moisture evaporate.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if using, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- You can swap green cabbage for Napa or savoy cabbage if preferred.
- Make it a freezer-friendly meal by portioning leftovers into airtight containers.
- To boost protein, stir in a handful of spinach or kale in the last few minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1¼ cups)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg