Ground Turkey & Cabbage
This dish deconstructs the traditional stuffed pepper into a fiber-rich skillet. It eliminates refined rice, using shredded cabbage to provide volume and "crunch" without the carb spike.
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Ingredients
- 340 grams Lean ground turkey (Substitution: Use lean ground chicken or plant-based crumbles.)
- 3 cups Shredded green cabbage
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 1 can Canned diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
Method
- 1
Brown turkey in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add diced peppers and cabbage. Sauté for 5–7 mins until cabbage softens.
- 3
Pour in tomatoes and oregano.
- 4
Simmer for 5 mins until liquid reduces and flavors meld.
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