Ground Turkey and Potato Skillet with Green Beans
A comforting, easy-to-digest lunch skillet made with seasoned lean ground turkey, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and soft green beans.
Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi 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
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
Setup
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Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Feel free to double or triple this recipe for easy advance meal preparation; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Wash 1 medium Yukon Gold potato thoroughly…
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Wash 1 medium Yukon Gold potato thoroughly…
Wash 1 medium Yukon Gold potato thoroughly under cold water, then chop into 0.5 inch (1.3cm) cubes.
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Place chopped potato in a small microwave-safe…
Place chopped potato in a small microwave-safe bowl with 1 tbsp water, cover loosely, and microwave on high for 3 minutes until slightly fork-tender.
Look for: slightly fork-tender
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Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until warm.
Look for: warm
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Add 5 oz lean ground turkey to…
Add 5 oz lean ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon for 4 to 5 minutes until no longer pink.
Look for: no longer pink
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Add the pre-softened potato cubes and 1…
Add the pre-softened potato cubes and 1 cup trimmed green beans to the skillet with the turkey.
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Season with 0
Season with 0.25 tsp dried thyme and 0.25 tsp salt, stirring thoroughly to combine.
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Reduce heat to medium
Reduce heat to medium, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until green beans are tender and potatoes are crisp on the edges.
Look for: green beans are tender and potatoes are crisp on the edges
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Transfer cooked turkey
Transfer cooked turkey, potatoes, and green beans to a meal bowl and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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