Not using my noodle, but using my head instead

Okay , show of hands. How many times have you made a quick sort of dinner that involved a skillet, a pound of ground meat, some kind of veggie for seasoning and a sauce ? Be it Hamburger Helper, some kind of goulash, this seems to be a lot of people's goto meal , and why not? It's filled with pantry ingredients, cooks fast, uses one pot and usually contains less than 5 ingredients.Problem is , it is carby, has few veggies and is pretty high in calories. Empty calories at that. How about a healthy alternative ?

May I suggest Cabbage Kohaven ?
It is a very simple, inexpensive, tasty, hearty, low carb , few ingredient meal. Take a small head of cabbage ( about 1 1/2 cups per person before cooking) and cut into thin strips. Then take one onion, peel it and slice it thin. In a large skillet, pour 2 T olive oil and saute the cabbage and onion till they get a slight brown tinge. At this point cabbage begins to taste mellow , sweet, and palletable to most people. Place the cabbage in a greased casserole dish, and in the same skillet brown a pound of ground turkey,chicken, beef, lamb, pork- whatever you have on hand.Season as you like - I add garlic powder to mine. Drain and mix with the cabbage, add a jar of alfredo sauce ( I used Newmans Own), mix and sprinkle the top with 2 T Parmesan cheese. Cover and put in a 350 oven for 30 min- if you are in a rush you can skip this step , but the oven time helps the flavors blend better.

We have all been told cabbage is healthy, and cabbage is usually one of those dirt cheap veggies in the store. Most people think cole slaw when they see cabbage, but it can be used for so much more. When it is lightly fried it develops a sweet , mellow taste. If boiled it also becomes mild, but not sweet. Cooked cabbage makes an excellent noodle alternative. Consider the following health facts about this green or red ball of goodness-

Phytonutrients in crucifers, such as cabbage, work at a deep level. These compounds actually
signal our genes to increase production of enzymes involved in detoxification,
the cleansing process through which our bodies eliminate harmful compounds.

Recent studies show that those eating the most cruciferous vegetables have a much lower risk
of prostate, colorectal and lung cancer-even when compared to those who regularly eat other vegetables

Cabbage is nutrient-packed and low in calorie. It is impressive with its high content levels of calcium, iron,
iodine, potassium, sulfur, and phosphorus. In the vitamins department, it is loaded with vitamins A, B1, B2,
B6, C, E, K and folic acid.

1 cup of raw cabbage contains 17 calories,
Protein: 1.01 g
Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Total Fat: 0.08 g

Compare that to 2 oz whole wheat noodles
197 to 220 calories ( depends on the brand)
37.2 grams carbohydrates
3.9 grams fiber
0.8 grams fat
7.5 grams protein