Turkey Sweet Potato and Kale Skillet Bowl
A warm, comforting skillet bowl with lean ground turkey, tender sweet potato, and wilted kale. Naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and sugar-free for steady energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Candice + Lila
Candice 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
Comfortably satisfied
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
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
- 01
Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
Place a medium skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, heating for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add diced sweet potato to the skillet
Add diced sweet potato to the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potato pieces are fork-tender and lightly browned.
Look for: sweet potato pieces are fork-tender and lightly browned
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Add lean ground turkey and minced garlic…
Add lean ground turkey and minced garlic clove to the skillet, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
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Cook the turkey mixture for 5 to…
Cook the turkey mixture for 5 to 6 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: no longer pink and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Add chopped kale
Add chopped kale, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet, tossing gently with the turkey and sweet potato.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until…
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the kale is soft and wilted.
Look for: the kale is soft and wilted
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Transfer the skillet contents to a bowl…
Transfer the skillet contents to a bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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