Breastfeeding Friendly Whole30 Smoked Paprika Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash
Eating well while nursing means leaning on ingredients that actually fuel you, and this skillet hash delivers on every front. Sweet potatoes bring natural carbohydrates and beta-carotene, ground turkey adds a solid hit of lean protein, and the eggs nestled right into the pan mean you're getting choline — a nutrient that matters a lot during the postpartum period. The smoked paprika and cumin give the whole thing a warm, deeply savory aroma that makes it feel far more indulgent than it actually is. Baby spinach folds in at the end for an easy iron and folate boost without any extra effort. Everything cooks in a single skillet, which is genuinely a gift when you're running on interrupted sleep and limited hands. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a colorful, satisfying meal that works just as well for a quick lunch as it does for a hearty breakfast.
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4 servings
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb total), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¾ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
- 4 large eggs
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Can be omittedflat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of the avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sweet potato cubes in a single layer and cook, stirring only every 2–3 minutes, until golden on the outside and just tender when pierced with a fork, about 10–12 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the ground turkey to the same skillet and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reads 165°F (74°C), about 6–7 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to the plate with the sweet potatoes.
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