Fresh Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash
A savory, protein-packed breakfast skillet made with freshly cooked ground turkey, tender sweet potato, and mild zucchini. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and designed to support steady energy without high-histamine ingredients.
Prep
8 min
Cook
15 min
Total
23 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Krista + Lila
Krista 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
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
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Prep
8 min
Cook
15 min
Total
23 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Peel 0.5 medium sweet potato and cut it into 0.5 inch (1.3cm) small cubes. Dice 0.5 medium zucchini into similar small pieces.
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Place a medium skillet on the stove…
Place a medium skillet on the stove over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
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Add the sweet potato cubes to the…
Add the sweet potato cubes to the warm skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and show light golden edges.
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Add 150g of fresh ground turkey and…
Add 150g of fresh ground turkey and 0.5 medium diced zucchini to the skillet.
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Break up the ground turkey with a…
Break up the ground turkey with a wooden spoon and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until the turkey is completely opaque throughout and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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Season with 0.25 tsp of fine sea salt and 0.25 tsp of dried thyme, stirring well for 1 minute to combine the flavors.
Allow: 1 minute
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Transfer the hot hash directly to a…
Transfer the hot hash directly to a plate and serve immediately.
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