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High Protein Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Bowls

High Protein Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Bowls

Alicia
These protein-packed bowls feature harissa-spiced ground turkey, crispy roasted sweet potatoes, a cauliflower-basmati rice blend, and a tangy lemon feta sauce. A perfect balance of bold flavors and textures for a satisfying, healthy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course High Protein Meals
Cuisine Middle Eastern-Inspired
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Sweet Potatoes:
  • 2 large sweet potatoes (12 oz each), diced
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • For the Ground Turkey:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 large red onion (8 oz), diced
  • For the Ground Turkey Sauce:
  • ¼ cup harissa paste
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • For the Rice Blend:
  • 12 oz frozen cauliflower rice
  • 12 oz frozen basmati rice
  • Freshly chopped dill
  • For the Feta Sauce:
  • 4 oz reduced-fat feta crumbles
  • ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1–2 handfuls of fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Blend feta sauce ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Set aside in the fridge.
    Blend the Creamy Feta Sauce
  • Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 450°F for 25–30 minutes until caramelized.
    Roasted sweet potato cubes on sheet pan with golden crispy edges
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, add ground turkey and red onion. Cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes to form a crust, then stir and cook until browned and the turkey reaches 165°F.
    Ground turkey browning in skillet with diced red onion
  • Mix harissa paste, chicken broth, honey, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and cumin. Stir into the turkey mixture and cook 1–2 minutes until glossy and coated.
    Ground turkey coated in glossy harissa sauce inside skillet
  • Cook frozen cauliflower and basmati rice in the microwave or on the stovetop according to package instructions. Toss with dill.
  • Assemble 6 bowls with turkey mixture, sweet potatoes, rice blend, and feta sauce. Garnish with fresh dill.
    Ground turkey sweet potato bowl being assembled with rice and feta sauce

Notes

Let turkey rest 5 minutes before breaking up for better texture.
Adjust harissa paste for spiciness to taste.
Roast sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined sheet for crispier edges.
Feta sauce keeps for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition is estimated per bowl and varies by turkey leanness, feta, harissa, rice blend, and sauce portion.