Flavor-Packed Turkey Quinoa Cabbage Rolls
Indulge in these wholesome Turkey and quinoa stuffed cabbage rolls that are not only low in sugar but also packed with robust flavors and nutrients. Each bite combines savory ground turkey, protein-rich quinoa, and aromatic herbs, all enveloped in tender cabbage leaves. Boost your gut and heart health while savoring a meal that elevates the everyday into an exquisite experience.
ingredients
- 4 large cabbage leaves
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 8 oz ground turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- 3.
Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4.
Incorporate cooked quinoa, diced tomato, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley.
- 5.
Carefully blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes until softened. Drain and cool.
- 6.
Place about ¼ of the turkey-quinoa mixture in each cabbage leaf, wrapping tightly to enclose the filling.
- 7.
Arrange rolled cabbage in a baking dish, seam side down. Pour chicken broth over the rolls.
- 8.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes for a golden finish.
- 9.
Serve warm, drizzling any remaining broth over the rolls for added flavor.
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