PCOS Friendly Whole30 Smoked Paprika Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

PCOS Friendly Whole30 Smoked Paprika Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash

Managing blood sugar and inflammation is often at the heart of eating well with PCOS, and this one-skillet meal is built around exactly that. Sweet potatoes bring complex carbohydrates and fiber to the table, while lean ground turkey delivers steady protein that helps keep energy levels balanced throughout the day. Smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of cayenne give the whole thing a deep, smoky warmth that makes it feel far more indulgent than it actually is. Baby spinach folds in at the last minute for a hit of greens that barely takes any effort, and the eggs nestled right into the hash mean you get a complete, satisfying meal from a single pan. Avocado oil keeps everything grain-free and free from inflammatory seed oils, so every ingredient is genuinely pulling its weight. The technique of pushing the hash to the edges and cracking eggs directly into the wells is a small move that makes the finished dish look seriously impressive. It works just as well for a weekend brunch as it does for a weeknight dinner when you need something nourishing on the table fast.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb total), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
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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)

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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