Savory Sweet Potato and Turkey Breakfast Skillet with Avocado
A flavorful morning hash featuring pan-roasted sweet potato cubes, savory ground turkey, and fried eggs topped with fresh avocado slices. Packed with high quality protein and complex carbs for steady, sustained energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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
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
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
You can prepare the sweet potato cubes and cook the turkey a day ahead for a 5-minute weekday breakfast assembly.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick…
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Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick…
Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add diced sweet potato cubes to the…
Add diced sweet potato cubes to the hot skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are golden brown on the edges and fork-tender.
Look for: sweet potatoes are golden brown on the edges and fork-tender
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Push the sweet potatoes to one side…
Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet and add the lean ground turkey to the empty side.
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Cook the ground turkey for 5 to…
Cook the ground turkey for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until no pink remains and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: no pink remains and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Add fresh spinach to the skillet and…
Add fresh spinach to the skillet and toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted
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Use a spoon to create two small…
Use a spoon to create two small wells in the sweet potato and turkey mixture.
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Crack one egg into each well
Crack one egg into each well, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until egg whites are completely set and yolks are to your desired level of firmness.
Look for: egg whites are completely set and yolks are to your desired level of firmness
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Remove the skillet from heat and top…
Remove the skillet from heat and top with sliced avocado before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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