Savory Turkey Egg Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl Batch
Seasoned ground turkey, soft scrambled eggs, roasted sweet potato, and spinach prepped in batch for easy morning meals. A satisfying, blood sugar-friendly option made without avocado or tomatoes.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
7 servings
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Made by Maureen + Lila
Maureen 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
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
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
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze individual portions for up to 1 month.
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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: Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch…
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Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch…
Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) cubes.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wide heavy pot over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).
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Add sweet potato cubes and cook for…
Add sweet potato cubes and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
Look for: tender and lightly browned
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Add lean ground turkey to the skillet
Add lean ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
Look for: cooked through and no longer pink
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Push sweet potatoes and turkey to one…
Push sweet potatoes and turkey to one side of the skillet. Crack large eggs into the open side of the skillet and gently scramble for 3 to 4 minutes until soft curds form.
Look for: soft curds form
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Toss baby spinach into the skillet and…
Toss baby spinach into the skillet and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted.
Look for: just wilted
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Divide evenly into 7 meal prep containers…
Divide evenly into 7 meal prep containers to cool completely before covering and refrigerating.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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