Turkey Cabbage Cups Recipe

Name: Turkey Cabbage Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Organic Lean Ground Turkey; 1/2 cups Water, Or More If Needed; 2 Tablespoons Ginger, Minced; 3 whole Carrots, Diced; 3 stalks Celery, Diced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 cup Water Chestnuts, Chopped; Garlic Powder Or Pepper, To Taste (optional); 1 head Green Cabbage, Leaves Separated; 1 cup Bean Sprouts; 1/2 cups Green Onions, diced; 1/2 cups Cilantro, Diced; 1/2 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Ginger, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 clove Garlic, Minced

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Organic Lean Ground Turkey
1/2 cups Water, Or More If Needed
2 Tablespoons Ginger, Minced
3 whole Carrots, Diced
3 stalks Celery, Diced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1 cup Water Chestnuts, Chopped
Garlic Powder Or Pepper, To Taste (optional)
1 head Green Cabbage, Leaves Separated
1 cup Bean Sprouts
1/2 cups Green Onions, diced
1/2 cups Cilantro, Diced
1/2 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Ginger, Minced
2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Minced
1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 clove Garlic, Minced

1
In a large cast Iron skillet add oil, onion, and garlic.
2
Let bloom for 2 minutes.
3
Add in turkey and break up; cook until meat is done.
4
Drain grease if there is any.
5
Meanwhile add all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
6
Mix well.
7
Set aside.
8
Now add water, ginger, carrots, celery, red pepper, and water chestnuts.
9
Add in about 1/2 the sauce mixture.
10
Let simmer about 10 minutes until veggies are cooked through.
11
Taste and add garlic powder, or pepper if needed.
12
To assemble turkey cups, take a leaf of cabbage and fill it with about 1/2 cup meat mixture.
13
Top it with bean sprouts, green onions, and cilantro.
14
Drizzle a little more sauce if desired, and enjoy!
15
Recipe adapted from Cooking Light.

341

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 pound Organic Lean Ground Turkey, and more.

Yes, Turkey Cabbage Cups falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Cabbage Cups

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Variations & substitutions

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