10-Minute Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Spinach Bowl
A comforting warm lunch bowl featuring seasoned ground turkey, tender sweet potato, and wilted baby spinach. Naturally dairy-free, soy-free, and easy on digestion while providing 38g of protein.
Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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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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
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
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
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add lean ground turkey and season with…
Add lean ground turkey and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Cook the turkey
Cook the turkey, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Add pre-steamed or pre-baked sweet potato cubes…
Add pre-steamed or pre-baked sweet potato cubes and baby spinach to the skillet.
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Saute for 2 minutes until the spinach…
Saute for 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and the sweet potatoes are heated through.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted and the sweet potatoes are heated through
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Transfer to a bowl and serve warm
Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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