Brussels sprouts with minced turkey

2 servings

25 minutes

Brussels sprouts with turkey stuffing is a blend of tenderness and spiciness. This recipe combines the juiciness of turkey with the rich flavor of bacon, while creamy cheeses add softness to the texture. The golden baked cabbage fills the dish with freshness, and garlic and spices give it a distinctive spicy note. The dish's history originates from classic Russian casseroles where vegetables and meat unite in harmony of flavors. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner, nourishing the body with beneficial proteins and vitamins. It can be served as a standalone hot dish or as a side to other meat delicacies. The dish is not only tasty but also aesthetic – the stretchy cheese and crispy bacon make it truly appetizing.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1197.1
• Proteins: 86.7g
• Fats: 90.9g
• Carbohydrates: 22.2g

Ingredients

• Frozen Brussels Sprouts: 400 g
• Ground turkey: 300 g
• Bacon: 200 g
• Garlic: 18 g
• Cream 10%: 20 ml
• Mozzarella Cheese for Pizza: 130 g
• Ricotta cheese: 100 g
• Butter: 10 g
• Mix of peppers: to taste
• Sea salt: to taste
• Parmesan cheese: 40 g

Cooking steps

1. Cut the bacon and place it in a hot skillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 200 g

2. Fry, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.

3. Transfer the bacon to a bowl and let it cool.

4. Melt the butter in the same pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 10 g

5. Put the Brussels sprouts out and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen Brussels Sprouts: 400 g

6. Chop the garlic coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 18 g

7. Once the cabbage is nicely browned, stir, add garlic, and reduce the heat to medium. Sauté, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 18 g

8. Place cabbage and bacon in the baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen Brussels Sprouts: 400 g
   • Bacon: 200 g

9. Grate the mozzarella on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella Cheese for Pizza: 130 g

10. In a heated skillet, where cabbage and bacon were fried, add the minced meat and salt. Add the pepper mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground turkey: 300 g
    • Mix of peppers:  to taste
    • Sea salt:  to taste

11. Fry, stirring, for 5 minutes over medium heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground turkey: 300 g

12. Add ricotta.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ricotta cheese: 100 g

13. Add cream. Stir. Remove from heat after another 3-4 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream 10%: 20 ml

14. Place grated mozzarella and fried minced meat in a baking dish. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mozzarella Cheese for Pizza: 130 g
    • Ground turkey: 300 g

15. Sprinkle grated parmesan on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parmesan cheese: 40 g

16. Place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 12 minutes.

17. Place in a deep dish and serve in portions.