Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Duck Egg
A hearty, nutrient-dense bowl featuring lean ground turkey, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, and a rich fried duck egg.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Jenn + Lila
Jenn 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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
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
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your 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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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sweet potato cubes with a little olive oil and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
Look for: tender and slightly browned
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Heat a skillet over medium heat
While the potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it into crumbles. Season with salt and pepper.
Look for: browned and cooked through, breaking it into crumbles
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Stir in the roasted sweet potato cubes…
Once the turkey is cooked, stir in the roasted sweet potato cubes to combine flavors.
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Heat a teaspoon of oil over medium…
In a separate small non-stick skillet, heat a teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Crack the duck egg into the pan and fry until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny.
Look for: the whites are set but the yolk remains runny
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Plate the turkey and sweet potato hash…
Plate the turkey and sweet potato hash and top with the fried duck egg. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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