Dice onion and bell pepper, mince garlic, and thinly slice cabbage
In a large pan, sautee turkey (season with extra salt and pepper if desired) at medium heat for 4 minutes
Add onion and garlic and cook 4-5 minutes. Add cabbage and sautee 1-2 minutes
Add bell pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, salt, black pepper, sugar, chili flakes, bay leaves, lentils and stir well. Simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring once in between
Cook rice in separate pot. Season water with additional salt and pepper if desired
After cabbage has simmered, add thyme, stir well and cook covered for 10-20 minutes longer until cabbage and lentils soften
Mix cooked rice into cabbage. Garnish with cilantro and additional thyme, pepper, and chili flakes if desired