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Thai Turkey and Cabbage Bowls
4.6 from 78 votes

Thai Turkey and Cabbage Bowls

Thai Turkey and Cabbage Bowls combine ground turkey and crisp cabbage with a tangy, nutty sauce made from sunflower seed butter and coconut aminos, aromatized with garlic, ginger, and curry powder. The mixture is stir-fried until the vegetables soften and the turkey is browned, creating a flavorful and textured dish that works well served in bowls for an easy meal with layered Asian-inspired flavors.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 455 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger peeled and grated, fresh
  • 4 cups cabbage 1 medium-sized head, thinly sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 carrot grated, large
  • 4 green onions chopped
For the Sauce:
  • ¼ cup sunflower seed butter peanut butter, or almond butter*
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos or liquid aminos
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp sriracha optional
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup optional, or honey
  • ½ tsp curry powder

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the sauce by adding all of the ingredients to a small blender or bowl and blend until well-combined and creamy.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or thick-bottomed pot and add the onion. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion just begins turning brown, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. Move the onion off to the side and add the ground turkey. Allow it to brown on one side for 2 to 3 minutes before breaking it into smaller pieces and mixing it in with the onion. 
  4. Add the garlic, ginger, cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions the remaining ingredients) and stir well. Cover the skillet (or pot) and cook until the vegetables have wilted and are easier to stir, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  5. Remove the lid and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened and much of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Serve in bowls with sauce drizzled on top (note: you can also mix the sauce into the stir fry

Notes

  • You can substitute any nut or seed butter, such as cashew butter or tahini, to change the flavor profile.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 25g (38%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 455kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 25g 38%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 18g 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.