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    Home » Latest on The Kitcheneer

    Published: Feb 6, 2015 · Updated: Apr 18, 2022

    Cabboodles and Turkey Meatballs

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    If have been reading my blog the past few weeks, you have probably noticed a theme. Pasta. It’s been my obsession and I am all about low carb so pasta and low carb are pretty much enemies.

    That’s where creativity comes into play!

    I have been following a trend on my Instagram account with some of my Paleo folks and have seen something called “Cabboodles”. What are “Cabboodles” you ask? They are amazing. That is my answer.

     Zucchini noodles were the greatest thing since sliced bread for me; however, cabboodles are definitely drawing a tie between the two.

     Cabboodles are thinly sliced cabbage sautéed in some ghee butter, and topped with your favorite sauce that you usually use for your pasta dishes!

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     AND the great part about it is its SO FILLING! I had this for my lunches and dinners last week/ this week. And I am so full afterwards! Which is a good thing, because I am a snacker (especially in the afternoon) and this definitely keeps me satisfied until dinner!

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     I topped my cabboodles with my favorite turkey meatballs and some marinara sauce and it was perfection.

     And for those days where you have worked out really hard, this dish makes for an excellent post-workout lunch! Keeping your body fueled is essential to get the results you want. That’s why I try hard every day so I can get to where I want my body to be. I am just excited with the progress I have made so far! I have lost inches in my waist and hips! And am loving my new clothes size! Feeling good 🙂

     

    Cabboodles and Turkey Meatballs: Cabbage is thinly sliced and sauteed in ghee butter, and topped with marinara sauce, turkey meatballs, and some parmesan cheese.

     Serves 4: Calories: 321, Fat: 19g, Carbs: 8.5g, Fiber: 2.5, Protein: 30g Sodium: 521mg

    You Need:

    1 head of cabbage, sliced thin

    1 tbs ghee butter (or unsalted butter)Purity Farm Organic Ghee, Clarified Butter, 13-Ounce

    1 tbs garlic lover’s seasoning (Flavor God)

    1 lb of ground turkey

    1 egg

    ¼ cup of flax meal

    Salt & Pepper

    3 cloves of garlic, minced

    2 tbs of shredded parmesan cheese

    3 tbs chopped parsley

    3 tbs chopped basil

     

    Directions:

    Preheat oven to 350

    In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, salt and pepper, garlic, parmesan, egg, flax meal, and parsley

    Roll the turkey mixture into 1” balls and place on a greased baking sheet

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    Bake meatballs in oven for 20 minutes

    In a cast iron pan, melt ghee butter on medium heat

    Toss in cabbage and saute until soft (about 10 minutes) continuing to stir frequently

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    Add garlic seasoning and some salt and pepper to taste

    To serve, put cabbage in bowl, pour marinara sauce (I like Muir Glen’s organic) and top with 4 oz of meatballs.

    Enjoy!

    Cabboodles

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. holleyrocks says

      February 13, 2015 at 11:59 am

      YUM! Cabbage is so underrated!!!

      Reply
    2. beate weiss-krull (@Beatepdx) says

      February 10, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      Cabboodles what a fun, fun word. Love it - so much fun to say it 🙂

      Reply
    3. Marcy says

      February 09, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      This looks great, and it's the first time of heard of using cabbage that way.

      Reply
    4. Cookin Canuck says

      February 09, 2015 at 11:14 am

      It's funny how veggies can be so filling! I haven't tried making caboodles, but am so tempted to run out to the store to buy some cabbage so I can make them for lunch.

      Reply
    5. Nutmeg Nanny says

      February 09, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Hahaha when I read "cabboodles" I totally thought you meant the plastic thing you all had in the 90's that held makeup and hair stuff. Way off. However, this dish does look delicious and totally filling!

      Reply
    6. Cravings of a Lunatic says

      February 09, 2015 at 4:05 am

      I love caboodles. One of my besties has a low carb blog and I always dig the cool stuff she comes up with for it. This is another one I can add to my list of must try recipes. It just looks scrumptious. I'm a big meatball girl so this would be a hit with me and my family.

      Reply
    7. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

      February 08, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      I love love love pasta. I hadn't heard of Caboodles before as anything other then a make-up case back in the 80s. Interesting dish!

      Reply
    8. thecleandish says

      February 08, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      There is just NO end to no-grain pasta ideas! I haven't tried cabboodles yet - will definitely give it a try! There is a new (or new to me) type of 100% quinoa pasta on the market, I've been eating those recently! Zucchini noodles are still my fave, though - we'll see how cabboodles are in comparison! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    9. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      February 07, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      Pasta has been my obsession for my entire life! haha but oh, oh "cabbodles" in ghee butter... I'm in heaven now! I love that idea!

      Reply
    10. Paula - bell'alimento says

      February 07, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      I have got to get on this caboodle train stat. Looks aca-awesome.

      Reply
    11. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez | girlichef.com says

      February 07, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      Aaaaaahhhh...cabboodles! I was looking forward to seeing what they were. I love cabbage (and ghee - yum), and it sounds pretty darn amazing with these turkey meatballs and sauce on top.

      Reply
    12. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

      February 07, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Cabboodles is the best name for a food ever. Cabboodle cabboodle cabboodle. 😀 I love all these low-carb pasta alternatives you've been coming up with!

      Reply
    13. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      February 06, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      I have never heard of Caboodles before but now I know I need to make them! 🙂

      Reply
    14. The Food Hunter says

      February 06, 2015 at 2:37 pm

      This is such a great recipe....pasta seems to be on my mind all the time too 😉

      Reply

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