Warm Turkey and Sweet Potato Egg Hash
A quick, reflux-friendly breakfast skillet featuring ground turkey, tender sweet potato, and soft eggs with spinach. Designed to stabilize blood sugar and keep morning energy steady without triggering acidity.
Prep
5 min
Cook
9 min
Total
14 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi 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
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + 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
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
9 min
Total
14 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
For meal prep, steam diced sweet potato ahead of time and store in the fridge to reduce total morning time to under 8 minutes.
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Instructions
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Next: Peel 1 medium sweet potato (150g) and…
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Peel 1 medium sweet potato (150g) and…
Peel 1 medium sweet potato (150g) and dice it into small 1/2-inch (1.2cm) cubes to ensure quick cooking.
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Place diced sweet potato into a microwave-safe…
Place diced sweet potato into a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tbsp of water, cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: tender when pierced with a fork
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Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Add 70g ground turkey to the hot…
Add 70g ground turkey to the hot skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until fully browned and cooked through to 165°F (74°C).
Look for: fully browned and cooked through to 165°F (74°C)
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Add the microwaved sweet potato cubes to…
Add the microwaved sweet potato cubes to the skillet with the turkey and sauté together for 2 minutes until slightly golden.
Look for: slightly golden
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Stir in 1 cup of baby spinach…
Stir in 1 cup of baby spinach and cook for 1 minute until soft and wilted.
Look for: soft and wilted
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Push the turkey and vegetable mix to…
Push the turkey and vegetable mix to the edges of the pan to create two small wells in the center.
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Crack 2 large eggs directly into the…
Crack 2 large eggs directly into the wells, turn heat down to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain soft.
Look for: egg whites are set and yolks remain soft
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Season gently with a small pinch of…
Season gently with a small pinch of salt and dried thyme, then remove from heat and serve immediately in a bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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