Ground Turkey and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Vermicelli Noodles

A quick and hearty stir-fry featuring seasoned ground turkey and tender shredded cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, all coated in a savory sauce, served over delicate rice vermicelli noodles.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Haitian
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• stir-fry
• quick
• savory
• healthy
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 2 pound ground turkey (lean)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (large, chopped)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 green bell pepper (large, thinly sliced)
• 1 package cabbage and carrots mix (pre-shredded)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 8 ounce rice vermicelli noodles
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add rice vermicelli noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes, until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2. While noodles cook, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set turkey aside.
3. Add chopped yellow onion and thinly sliced green bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the pre-shredded cabbage and carrots mix to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt.
6. Stir in tomato paste and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
7. Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables and sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir in fresh lime juice.
8. Serve the ground turkey and cabbage stir-fry immediately over the rice vermicelli noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Use a large enough skillet or divide the turkey and vegetables into two batches if needed to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 390
• Protein: 30.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Fat: 13 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 80 mg