Post Workout Turkey Sweet Potato and Egg Hash
A savory, high-protein brunch hash featuring seasoned lean ground turkey, tender sweet potato, and fresh spinach topped with soft-cooked eggs. Naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and free from added sugars to power recovery.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Candice + Lila
Candice 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
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.
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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
For meal prep, cook the turkey and sweet potato mixture ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan and top with fresh eggs when ready to eat.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a 10-inch…
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Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a 10-inch…
Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a 10-inch (25cm) nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the diced sweet potato and water
Add the diced sweet potato and water. Cover with a lid and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the sweet potato is fork-tender and the water has evaporated.
Look for: the sweet potato is fork-tender and the water has evaporated
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Push the sweet potatoes to one side…
Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the ground turkey to the open space, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned and cooked through with no pink remaining
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Stir the sweet potatoes and turkey together
Stir the sweet potatoes and turkey together. Stir in the chopped spinach, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook 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 make two small…
Use a spoon to make two small wells in the hash mixture. Crack 1 egg into each well.
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Cover the skillet with a lid and…
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the egg whites are completely set but the yolks are still runny.
Look for: the egg whites are completely set but the yolks are still runny
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the hash and eggs to a plate and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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