Hey y'all! How have you been doing on your daily gratitudes? I would love to here all that you are thankful for! Remember to tag me and use the #shedgratitudechallenge if you decide to post!
Today I wanted to share the recipe for one of my fave #shedrecipes, the Sweet Potato Turkey Bowl. You may have noticed, I am obsessed with sweet potatoes and root vegetables in general. They are just so nourishing and satisfying. This week has been particularly crazy with a very sick family member, so it is nice to fall back on the quick and easy "tried and trues" when chaos ensues. (I didn't mean to make that rhyme, I swear.)
I keep wanting to use the word "nourish" over and over - because this bowl is the epitome of nourishment. It defines "eating the rainbow": there are so many phytonutrients from the sweet potato, spinach, bell peppers, and onions. The turkey packs in your protein and keeps you full for longer! Honestly, this is the type of meal you could eat every day and it would keep you perfectly balanced. It is an awesome soulful, healthy, eating decision if there ever was one! Nourishing your body & soul! #winning
...And did I mention it's flexible? Top this dish off with a fried egg and make it a breakfast! Or switch up the texture with some nutrient dense kale! Play around and have fun with it, it lends itself so easily for fun swaps!
Anyways, I hope you enjoy it! Let me know in the comments if you give it a try! And apologies for all of my cheese this post- couldn't even contain myself! :D
xx
sweet potato turkey bowl
(serves 1)
Ingredients
1½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large sweet potato, chopped into about 1-2 inch pieces
1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
½ lb ground turkey
½ tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp dried thyme
1 large handful fresh spinach (don't skimp! It all wilts in beautifully!)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a skillet, sauté oil and garlic over medium heat for 1 minute. Add in chopped sweet potato and stir. After 4-5 minutes, add in peppers and onions. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in ground turkey, rosemary and thyme. Break up turkey with your spatula or spoon. Let cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often. Mix in fresh spinach, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Remove skillet from heat and serve hot.