Turkish Spiced Sweet Potato & Turkey Bowl

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A hearty, anti-inflammatory bowl with lean turkey and spices to combat energy crashes during Whole30 reintroduction. This middle eastern-inspired one pot (anti-inflammatory) ready in about 40 minutes pairs medium (1 lb) sweet potatoes, ground turkey, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (1 lb) sweet potatoes
• 12 oz ground turkey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium diced sweet potatoes (1 lb) with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized at edges.
2. Step 2: While potatoes roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz ground turkey, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Break turkey into crumbles and cook for 6 minutes until browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Stir 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and 2 cups chopped spinach into the turkey mixture. Cook for 2 minutes until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice. Serve over roasted sweet potatoes.