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Turkey Skillet with Lentils, Cabbage, and Lemon Yogurt

A hearty savory breakfast of browned turkey, lentils, and vegetables is paired with a fresh yogurt dip. Each serving provides approximately 48 g of protein.
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Turkey Skillet with Lentils, Cabbage, and Lemon Yogurt

Nutrition

Per serving · approximate nutritional values
Energy
508 kcal
Protein
48 g
Carbohydrates
39 g
Sugars
6 g
Fat
19 g
Saturated fat
4.3 g
Fiber
14 g
Salt
1.2 g

Instructions

Follow the steps and taste along the way.

  1. Prepare the vegetables and dip

    Thinly slice the cabbage, coarsely grate the carrot, and finely chop the onion. Press the garlic into the yogurt, then add the lemon juice, finely chopped dill, and 0.5 g of the salt. Stir and set aside.
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  2. Soften the onion and carrot

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook for 4 minutes, until the onion softens and the carrot starts to turn lightly golden.
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  3. Brown the turkey

    Increase the heat to medium-high and add the turkey. Break it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon and cook for 6–7 minutes, until fully cooked through and browned in spots. Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
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  4. Finish the lentil mixture

    Add the cabbage and the remaining 1.5 g of salt. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens slightly but still has some bite. Add the lentils and heat through for another 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
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  5. Serve with lemon yogurt

    Remove the skillet from the heat, taste, and adjust with salt from the measured amount or with pepper as needed. Divide the mixture between two plates and add half of the yogurt dip to each serving. Serve warm.
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ground turkeyapproximately 5% fatcanned lentilsdrained and rinsedwhite cabbagecarrotonionolive oilGreek yogurt2% fatlemon juicegarlicfresh dillground cuminsmoked paprikasaltblack pepper
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Turkey Skillet with Lentils, Cabbage, and Lemon Yogurt

A hearty savory breakfast of browned turkey, lentils, and vegetables is paired with a fresh yogurt dip. Each serving provides approximately 48 g of protein.
2 Servings35 minEasy
Turkey Skillet with Lentils, Cabbage, and Lemon Yogurt

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables and dip

    Thinly slice the cabbage, coarsely grate the carrot, and finely chop the onion. Press the garlic into the yogurt, then add the lemon juice, finely chopped dill, and 0.5 g of the salt. Stir and set aside.
    Prepare the vegetables and dip
  2. Soften the onion and carrot

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook for 4 minutes, until the onion softens and the carrot starts to turn lightly golden.
    Soften the onion and carrot
  3. Brown the turkey

    Increase the heat to medium-high and add the turkey. Break it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon and cook for 6–7 minutes, until fully cooked through and browned in spots. Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
    Brown the turkey
  4. Finish the lentil mixture

    Add the cabbage and the remaining 1.5 g of salt. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens slightly but still has some bite. Add the lentils and heat through for another 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Finish the lentil mixture
  5. Serve with lemon yogurt

    Remove the skillet from the heat, taste, and adjust with salt from the measured amount or with pepper as needed. Divide the mixture between two plates and add half of the yogurt dip to each serving. Serve warm.
    Serve with lemon yogurt