Turkey Savoy Cabbage and Cauliflower Rice Skillet
A warm and savory one-pan lunch packed with lean ground turkey, tender savoy cabbage, and sweet peas over fluffy cauliflower rice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Dylan + Lila
Dylan created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil…
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Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil…
Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until shimmered.
Look for: shimmered
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Add 150g (5
Add 150g (5.3 oz) lean ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
Look for: browned and no pink remains
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Push the turkey to one side of…
Push the turkey to one side of the skillet, then add 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tsp (3g) minced ginger root to the open space; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Stir in 1 cup (90g) chopped savoy…
Stir in 1 cup (90g) chopped savoy cabbage, 1 cup (100g) cauliflower rice, 0.5 diced red bell pepper, and 0.25 cup (35g) frozen peas into the turkey.
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Cover the skillet
Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the cabbage and cauliflower rice are tender-crisp.
Look for: the cabbage and cauliflower rice are tender-crisp
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Season with salt and pepper to taste
Season with salt and pepper to taste, stir well, and transfer to a serving bowl immediately.
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