High Protein
Hot Honey Turkey Sweet Potato Bowl is an easy high-protein dinner with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and plenty of fresh toppings. A little hot honey adds sweetness and heat, while the Greek yogurt sauce keeps everything creamy.
Each bowl has 35 grams of protein, so you can serve a filling dinner without making anything complicated. The sweet potatoes and black beans add substance, and romaine, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro give each serving some crunch.
The hot honey yogurt drizzle has lime juice and garlic powder for a simple finish that ties everything together. You can add a little or a lot, depending on how much heat you want.
Make these ground turkey bowls for a family dinner, or divide the ingredients into containers for meal prep. Everyone can build their own bowl and choose their favorite toppings.
Why You’ll Love This Hot Honey Turkey Sweet Potato Bowl
High in Protein
Each bowl has 35 grams of protein from ground turkey, black beans, and Greek yogurt.
Sweet and Spicy
Hot honey adds mild heat and sweetness to the turkey and yogurt sauce.
Easy to Customize
You can adjust the toppings, add extra vegetables, or use less hot honey.
Good for Meal Prep
Store the turkey, sweet potatoes, toppings, and sauce separately for easy lunches or dinners.
Ready in 45 Minutes
This ground turkey dinner comes together in 45 minutes, making it practical for weeknights.
Ingredient Substitutions
Ground Turkey
Use lean ground chicken or lean ground beef instead of ground turkey.
Hot Honey
Mix regular honey with a small amount of hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.
Black Beans
Use pinto beans or kidney beans if you don’t have black beans.
Romaine Lettuce
Substitute chopped iceberg lettuce, spinach, or mixed greens.
Greek Yogurt
Use plain regular yogurt or light sour cream instead of Greek yogurt.
Lime Juice
Use lemon juice if lime juice isn’t available.
Grape Tomatoes
Use cherry tomatoes or chopped Roma tomatoes.
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Hot Honey Turkey Sweet Potato Bowl
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Turkey:
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon hot honey
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Bowls:
- 1 can (15-ounce) black beans well rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
- 2 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
For the Hot Honey Yogurt Drizzle:
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon hot honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Toss the sweet potatoes until coated. Spread the sweet potatoes into a single layer.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned and tender.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground turkey. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the turkey into small pieces, until no longer pink.
- Add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir until the turkey is coated with the seasonings.
- Add 2 tablespoons hot honey, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon water. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- In a small bowl, add the Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon hot honey, lime juice, 1 tablespoon water, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Using a whisk, mix until smooth.
- Divide the roasted sweet potatoes, turkey, black beans, corn, romaine, tomatoes, and red onion among four bowls.
- Drizzle the hot honey yogurt sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Prevent Soggy Bowls – Drain the black beans and thawed corn thoroughly before adding them to the bowls. Adjust the Heat – Hot honey varies by brand, so taste it before deciding how much sauce to add. Keep the Lettuce Crisp – Let the turkey and sweet potatoes cool slightly before placing them over the romaine.Storing and Reheating
Refrigerate – Store the turkey, sweet potatoes, toppings, and yogurt sauce in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat in the Microwave – Heat the turkey and sweet potatoes in 30-second intervals until warm. Add Cold Toppings – Add the romaine, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and yogurt sauce after reheating.Nutrition
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