Unstuffed cabbage rolls FAIL! #tastytuesday

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is usually cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree can reduce preservatives, while canned tomatoes are often cheaper.

Chop the onion and prepare the garlic.

Brown ground turkey in a skillet.

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to the turkey.

Add onion powder, garlic powder, and lemon pepper to the turkey.

Once the turkey is partially cooked, add the chopped onions and a little more salt to sweat them out.

Cook until the turkey is no longer pink and the onions are tender.

Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.

Stir in 1 can of tomato sauce and 2 cans of diced tomatoes; let this simmer for about 1 minute.

Add chopped cabbage to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Add 1/2 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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