Dondon's Recipes

High-Protein Sweet Potato and Turkey Bowl with Leafy Greens

Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
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

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  4. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
  6. Add bell pepper and taco seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in black beans, cook until heated through.
  8. Add spinach and stir until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Mix yogurt and lime juice in a small bowl.
  10. 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