Savory Ground Turkey Savoy Cabbage Skillet
A warm, rich one-pan skillet packed with seasoned turkey, crisp savoy cabbage, cauliflower rice, and bright roasted red peppers. Perfectly tailored to be completely gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
3 servings
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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
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large skillet or sauté pan…
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Heat a large skillet or sauté pan…
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add olive oil.
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Add ground turkey to the hot pan
Add ground turkey to the hot pan, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Look for: browned and no longer pink
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Add finely minced garlic clove
Add finely minced garlic clove, grated ginger root, and onion powder to the turkey, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Stir in shredded savoy cabbage
Stir in shredded savoy cabbage, cauliflower rice, sliced roasted red pepper, and sweet pea until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Reduce heat to medium
Reduce heat to medium, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the cabbage is tender-crisp and vegetables are heated through.
Look for: the cabbage is tender-crisp and vegetables are heated through
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Remove from heat and let sit for…
Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes before dividing into individual serving bowls.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Store remaining portions in airtight container in…
Store remaining portions in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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