Southwest Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bowl with Green Beans
Flavorful seasoned lean ground turkey paired with roasted sweet potato cubes, crisp green beans, and fiber-rich black beans. A satisfying, gluten-free prep bowl made for steady energy and weight management.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kristi + Lila
Kristi 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.
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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.
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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.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 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
- 1Set an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 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: Set an oven rack to the middle…
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Set an oven rack to the middle…
Set an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a large rimmed baking sheet with…
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut sweet potato into 0
Cut sweet potato into 0.5 inch (1.25cm) cubes and trim green beans into bite-sized lengths.
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Place sweet potato cubes and green beans…
Place sweet potato cubes and green beans on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20…
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and green beans are tender-crisp with lightly browned edges.
Look for: the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and green beans are tender-crisp with lightly browned edges
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat
While vegetables roast, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Add lean ground turkey to the skillet…
Add lean ground turkey to the skillet and break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
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Sprinkle taco seasoning over the turkey and…
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the turkey and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until the meat is fully browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the meat is fully browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Stir rinsed black beans into the skillet…
Stir rinsed black beans into the skillet with the cooked turkey and heat through for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Divide the roasted vegetables and turkey-bean mixture…
Divide the roasted vegetables and turkey-bean mixture into a bowl or meal prep container and serve warm, or cool completely before sealing for storage.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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