Turkey Sloppy Joes Over Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
Savory ground turkey simmered in a tangy homemade tomato sauce served over tender roasted purple sweet potatoes. A high-protein, antioxidant-rich take on cozy comfort food.
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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
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
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
35 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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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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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Cut the purple sweet potato in half…
Cut the purple sweet potato in half lengthwise and place both halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
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Roast the sweet potato in the oven…
Roast the sweet potato in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the skin is tender and a fork slides easily into the thickest part.
Look for: the skin is tender and a fork slides easily into the thickest part
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Warm the olive oil in a skillet…
Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until glistening.
Look for: glistening
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Add the yellow onion and garlic clove…
Add the yellow onion and garlic clove to the skillet, stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Look for: softened and translucent
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Add the ground turkey to the skillet
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until completely browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: completely browned with no pink remaining
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Stir in the tomato paste
Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard until thoroughly combined.
Look for: thoroughly combined
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer…
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the mixture gently for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coated the turkey.
Look for: the sauce has thickened and coated the turkey
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Place the roasted sweet potato halves cut-side…
Place the roasted sweet potato halves cut-side up on a plate, lightly mash the insides with a fork to create a well, and spoon the warm turkey Sloppy Joe mixture over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately while hot
Serve immediately while hot, and store any leftover portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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