Ground Turkey Skillet with Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
A vibrant and satisfying one-pan dinner featuring lean ground turkey, savory roasted purple sweet potatoes, and tender broccoli florets. Seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper for a wholesome, anti-inflammatory meal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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
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.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables ahead of time for a 20-minute weeknight assembly.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchmen…
- 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: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread the diced purple sweet potato and…
Spread the diced purple sweet potato and broccoli florets onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, drizzling with half of the olive oil and seasoning with half of the salt and black pepper.
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Roast in the oven for 20 minutes…
Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the broccoli edges are lightly browned.
Look for: the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the broccoli edges are lightly browned
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Heat the remaining olive oil in a…
While the vegetables roast, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground turkey to the skillet…
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and no longer pink.
Look for: cooked through and no longer pink
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Add the minced garlic
Add the minced garlic, remaining salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring continuously for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli…
Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli into the skillet with the ground turkey and toss gently to combine over low heat for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Divide into a serving bowl and serve…
Divide into a serving bowl and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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