High-Protein Sweet Potato and Turkey Bowl with Leafy Greens
Cook time: 25 minutes
A simple, nutritious meal featuring sweet potatoes, ground turkey, black beans, and leafy greens for a protein-packed dinner.
NOTES: For meal prep, store components separately and assemble when ready to eat. This recipe was generated with AI assistance.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups, 300g)
- 1 lb (450g) ground turkey
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, diced (about 150g)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (120g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional, 150g)
Simple Dressing:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (60g)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (15ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and taco seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, cook until heated through.
- Add spinach and stir until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Mix yogurt and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Serve sweet potatoes topped with turkey-bean-greens mixture, yogurt dressing, and avocado if using.
Macros
Field | Amount |
---|---|
Calories | 430 |
Protein | 36g |
Fat | 17g |
Carbs | 38g |
Fiber | 11g |
Sugar | 6g |
Volume | ~350g |
Per serving (without avocado): 430 calories, 36g protein, 17g fat, 38g carbs, 11g fiber, 6g sugar
With optional avocado per serving: 490 calories, 37g protein, 24g fat, 41g carbs, 14g fiber, 6g sugar