15-Minute Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A quick solo skillet combining lean ground turkey, tender sweet potato, and fresh spinach. Completely dairy-free and soy-free, perfect for high-protein weeknight eating.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 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.
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
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal prep note: Store cooked leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days for quick reheat lunches.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Wash and dice 1 medium sweet potato…
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Wash and dice 1 medium sweet potato…
Wash and dice 1 medium sweet potato into small 1/2-inch (1.2cm) cubes to ensure quick, uniform cooking.
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Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in…
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the sweet potato cubes to the…
Add the sweet potato cubes to the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are golden on the outside and fork-tender.
Look for: sweet potatoes are golden on the outside and fork-tender
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Mince 2 garlic cloves while the sweet…
Mince 2 garlic cloves while the sweet potatoes cook.
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Push the sweet potatoes to one side…
Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet and add 6 oz of 93% lean ground turkey to the open side. Break the meat apart with a spatula and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until no longer pink and browned throughout.
Look for: no longer pink and browned throughout
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Stir in the minced garlic and 2…
Stir in the minced garlic and 2 cups of fresh spinach, mixing all ingredients together for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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