Savory Turkey Sausage, Egg, and Sweet Potato Bowl
A high-protein breakfast or lunch bowl with roasted sweet potato, tender spinach, seasoned turkey sausage, and eggs topped with fresh avocado. Loaded with fiber and high-quality protein to keep energy steady and support muscle strength.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Beth + Lila
Beth created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
Time saver
Roast the sweet potatoes and bell peppers ahead of time during meal prep to assemble this bowl in under 10 minutes on busy mornings.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread 0.5 pcs large sweet potato (cubed into 0.5 inch / 1.25 cm pieces) and 0.5 pcs red bell pepper (chopped) onto the baking sheet, drizzle with 0.5 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes until tender and browned around the edges.
Look for: tender and browned around the edges
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Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high…
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C).
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Add 75g turkey sausage to the skillet…
Add 75g turkey sausage to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned and cooked through with no pink remaining
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Reduce heat to medium
Reduce heat to medium, add 1 cup spinach to the skillet, and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted; transfer sausage and spinach to a serving bowl.
Look for: fully wilted
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Wipe the skillet clean
Wipe the skillet clean, crack 2 pcs egg into the skillet, and cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until whites are set and yolks reach desired firmness.
Look for: whites are set and yolks reach desired firmness
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Assemble your bowl by combining the roasted…
Assemble your bowl by combining the roasted sweet potato, bell pepper, turkey sausage, wilted spinach, fried eggs, and top with 0.25 pcs sliced avocado before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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