Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bowl is a vibrant, nourishing dish packed with flavor and loaded with whole-food ingredients. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, healthy lunches, or meal prep, it combines seasoned lean ground turkey with roasted sweet potatoes and customizable toppings like guacamole, salsa, and Greek yogurt. This easy recipe is naturally gluten-free, with options for dairy-free or low-carb versions. A wholesome favorite that’s both comforting and clean—ideal for easy dinner ideas, food ideas, and healthy snack bowls.
Ingredients
2 large orange sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
fresh guacamole or sliced avocado
fresh tomato salsa or pico de gallo
Greek yogurt or sour cream
chopped fresh cilantro
diced red onion
lime wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
3. Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2–3 more minutes.
4. Divide roasted sweet potatoes among bowls. Top with cooked turkey and your favorite toppings: guacamole, salsa, yogurt, cilantro, red onion, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Roast extra sweet potatoes for later in the week—they’re perfect in salads or wraps.
You can swap ground turkey for ground chicken or beef if preferred.
Store toppings like guacamole and yogurt separately to keep leftovers fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg