eatgood.now

Egg roll in a bowl

Ground turkey and shredded cabbage cooked with garlic, ginger and soy in one pan.

  • Have some energy
  • Chinese
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Turkey
  • Keto
  • Low carb
  • High protein
  • One pan
  • Meal prep
  • Superfood
Hands-on
22 min
Total time
31 min
  • Prep 12 min
  • Cook 14 min
  • Clean up 5 min
Pans
1
Ingredients
12
Cost/serving
$2.87

Per serving

Calories
339
Protein
32 g
Fiber
5 g
Net carbs
9.1 g
Fat
18 g

High in (% Daily Value per serving): Vitamin K 131%, Vitamin B12 75%, Vitamin C 64%, Niacin (B3) 61%, Selenium 58%, Vitamin B6 53%, Zinc 37%, Riboflavin (B2) 33%, Folate 23%, Thiamin (B1) 20%

Full nutrition facts, vitamins and minerals. All nutrition is estimated; check your own labels.

Already dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free.

Ingredients for 2

Tap an ingredient for other units and forms.

  • 300 g ground turkey, 93% lean

    Same amount as: 10½ oz.

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil (canola) (4.7 g)

    Same amount as: 5 mL.

  • 4 cups green cabbage (280 g)

    Same amount as: 960 mL, about ¼ head.

  • ½ medium carrot (30 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed (9 g)

    Same amount as: 3 tsp fresh minced garlic, 1½ tsp jarred minced garlic, ⅜ tsp garlic powder.

  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated (4 g)

    Same amount as: 10 mL, ⅛ tsp ground ginger.

  • 3 medium green onions (45 g)
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (0.3 g)
  • 1½ tbsp soy sauce (24 g)

    Same amount as: 20 mL.

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar, unseasoned (15 g)

    Same amount as: 15 mL.

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (4.5 g)

    Same amount as: 5 mL.

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (3 g)

    Same amount as: 5 mL.

Find alternative ingredients

Healthier swaps

Optional. Nutrition and cost update as you choose; the recipe was written with the original.

  • soy sauce
    • coconut aminos: About 65% less sodium, and gluten-free. A little sweeter (1 g sugar per teaspoon).
    • liquid aminos: Gluten-free and unfermented. Sodium is about the same as soy sauce.

Quantities are for 2 servings. Keeps 4 days in the fridge. For 4 servings, add the cabbage in two handfuls so it browns rather than steams.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per recipe

Serving size 1 plate (360 g raw)

Per serving% DV*Whole recipe
Calories339
Total fat18 g23%
Saturated fat4 g20%
Cholesterol111 mg37%
Sodium803 mg35%
Total carbohydrate14 g5%
Dietary fiber5 g18%
Total sugars5.8 g
Net carbs†9.1 g
Protein32 g64%
Vitamin D0.45 mcg2%
Calcium135 mg10%
Iron3 mg17%
Potassium767 mg16%
Vitamin A163 mcg18%
Vitamin C58 mg64%
Vitamin E1.1 mg7%
Vitamin K157 mcg131%
Thiamin (B1)0.24 mg20%
Riboflavin (B2)0.43 mg33%
Niacin (B3)9.7 mg61%
Vitamin B60.91 mg53%
Folate92 mcg23%
Vitamin B121.8 mcg75%
Magnesium66 mg16%
Zinc4.1 mg37%
Selenium32 mcg58%

Estimated, not verified. These numbers are calculated from typical ingredient data and haven't been checked against a lab or your brands. Check the labels of what you buy and confirm anything that matters to you, especially sodium, sugar and allergens.

* % Daily Value shows how much one serving adds to a 2,000-calorie day. † Net carbs is not on US labels; it is total carbs minus fiber, allulose, erythritol and half of other sugar alcohols. "To taste" amounts are counted as written. Counted items (eggs, cloves, spoons) use the rounded amount shown in the ingredient list. Vitamins and minerals are from raw ingredients; cooking lowers some, especially vitamin C and folate. How this is calculated.

Steps

  1. Shred the cabbage thinly. Grate the carrot. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice the green onions, keeping the white and green parts apart.

  2. Mix the soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil in a cup.

  3. Heat the oil in the pan on medium-high. Add the turkey and break it up. Cook 6–7 minutes.

    Done looks like: No pink left, with some browned bits. 74 °C / 165 °F.

  4. Add the garlic, ginger, white parts of the green onions and the pepper flakes. Stir 1 minute.

  5. Add the cabbage and carrot. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often.

    Done looks like: Cabbage wilted and glossy but still with some bite.

  6. Pour in the sauce and toss 1 minute. Top with the green onion tops and sesame seeds.

Equipment

Large frying pan or skillet, 30 cm (12 in) $25–60

What to look for

  • Wide flat base so food cooks in one layer
  • Stainless steel or cast iron for high heat

Skip: Woks on flat electric stoves; they do not heat evenly there.

Silicone spatula $5–12

What to look for

  • One-piece (no seam where the head meets the handle)
  • Stiff enough to scrape, safe on non-stick

Skip: Wooden spatulas for non-stick pans; they work but do not scrape as cleanly.

Chef's knife, 20 cm (8 in) $15–50

What to look for

  • Comfortable handle that does not slip when wet
  • Blade you can sharpen, or a cheap one you replace every few years

Skip: Knife blocks with 12 knives. A chef's knife and a small paring knife cover almost everything.

Cutting board $10–30

What to look for

  • At least 30 × 40 cm (12 × 16 in), so food stays on it
  • Wood or plastic; plastic goes in the dishwasher

Skip: Glass or stone boards. They dull knives fast.

Box grater $10–20

What to look for

  • Four sides, including a coarse side for cheese and vegetables
  • Stable base that does not slide

Skip: Rotary graters. A box grater does more.

What goes wrong

WhatCauseFix
Watery, bland skilletCabbage steamed under a lid or in a crowded pan.Cook uncovered on medium-high and stir often so the liquid boils off.
Too saltySoy sauce brands vary a lot.Use low-sodium soy sauce, or start with 1 tbsp and taste.

Versions

VersionChangesPer serving
OriginalAs written. Hands-on 22 min, total 31 min.339 kcal
32 g protein
5 g fiber
9.1 g net carbs
18 g fat
Gluten-freeTamari instead of soy sauce. Hands-on 22 min, total 31 min.340 kcal
32 g protein
5 g fiber
9.2 g net carbs
18 g fat

Notes

Allergies: removing an allergen from the recipe does not remove it from your kitchen or from other products. Check labels for "may contain" warnings.

Pregnancy: Cook ground turkey to 74 °C / 165 °F.