Turkey‑Quinoa Power Bowl
Cook time: 35 min
A balanced bowl packed with lean turkey, fluffy quinoa, sweet‑potato cubes, and a creamy chia‑yogurt drizzle – perfect for nursing moms needing protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb (≈ 680 g) ground turkey
- 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels (optional)
- ½ cup plain full‑fat Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Pre‑heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Toss sweet‑potato dice with 1 Tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast 20‑25 min, turning halfway, until tender and lightly caramelised.
- Meanwhile, combine quinoa with 3 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 min. Fluff with a fork.
- Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt & pepper, and crumble until fully browned (≈ 6‑8 min).
- Add roasted sweet potatoes, corn (if using), and spinach to the skillet. Cook 2‑3 min until spinach wilts.
- In a small bowl stir Greek yogurt, chia seeds, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Thin with a splash of water if needed.
- Divide cooked quinoa among six containers, top with the turkey‑veggie mixture, and drizzle the chia‑yogurt sauce over each bowl.
Macros
Whole Dish
Field | Amount |
---|---|
Calories | 3 250 kcal |
Protein | 250 g |
Fat | 115 g |
Carbs | 300 g |
Fiber | 78 g |
Sugar | 45 g |
Volume | ≈ 2.7 kg |
Per Serving
540 calories, 42 g protein, 19 g fat, 50 g carbs, 13 g fiber, 7 g sugar