Description
Ground Turkey Bowls with Sweet Potato & Peanut Sauce are a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal combining lean ground turkey, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers a balance of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates with an adaptable, flavor-packed profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized cubes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes or 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- Warm water, as needed to thin the sauce
Grain/Base (optional)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa (optional)
Garnishes
- Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Crushed peanuts (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss peeled and diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce or tamari, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and chili flakes or sriracha. Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Assemble the Bowls: Place a base of cooked brown rice, quinoa, or roasted sweet potatoes in bowls. Top with the cooked ground turkey and drizzle generously with peanut sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and a lime wedge on the side.
Notes
- Toast peanuts lightly before adding to the sauce for enhanced flavor.
- Don’t skip the lime juice to balance the richness of the peanut butter.
- Cook ground turkey on high heat to develop a better flavor and prevent sogginess.
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even roasting.
- Make the peanut sauce ahead of time to deepen its flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximate)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg