Breastfeeding Friendly Basil & Oregano Turkey Breakfast Hash
Mornings just got a serious upgrade with this colorful, protein-packed skillet that comes together in one pan and delivers real, satisfying flavor from the very first bite. Ground turkey browned with garlic-infused olive oil forms a savory base, while golden sweet potato cubes bring natural sweetness and a hearty dose of complex carbohydrates to keep your energy steady through a long day of feeding and caring for a newborn. Zucchini and red bell pepper add brightness and a pop of color, and a finishing hit of fresh basil and lemon juice lifts the whole dish so it never feels heavy. Dried oregano ties everything together with that warm, herby depth that makes a simple hash taste like something you'd order at a weekend brunch spot. Nursing parents often need meals that are nourishing, easy to pull off on little sleep, and genuinely enjoyable to eat ā this one checks every box without requiring any complicated prep or hard-to-find ingredients. The optional pinch of crushed red pepper flakes lets you dial up the heat to your own comfort level, which is a nice touch when you're still figuring out what works for you and your baby. Make a big batch and you've got a meal that reheats beautifully for those days when cooking from scratch just isn't in the cards.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp sea salt, divided
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb sweet potato (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into Ā½-inch dice
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into Ā½-inch dice
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Ā¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Ā¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and the black pepper. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest cluster reads 165Ā°F (74Ā°C), about 7ā8 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil. Add the diced sweet potato and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until the sweet potato is golden at the edges and just tender when pierced with a fork, about 10ā12 minutes.
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