Ground turkey cooked plain and served over a soft, buttery-tasting sweet potato mash is the kind of dinner that asks nothing of a sensitive stomach. No tomato-based sauce, no spice, no fried anything, just gentle food that still feels like a real meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for mash)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Boil sweet potato cubes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- Mash sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil and almond milk until smooth. Season lightly with salt.
- While the sweet potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and thyme, breaking up the meat as it browns, about 8 minutes until fully cooked.
- Season turkey lightly with salt. Serve over the sweet potato mash, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 340 |
| Total fat | 14g |
| Total carbohydrates | 28g |
| Dietary fiber | 4g |
| Protein | 27g |
| Sodium | 230mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Lean ground turkey breast is low in fat, which helps food move through the stomach more quickly and reduces the pressure that can push acid up into the esophagus. Sweet potato is naturally low in acid and gentle to digest, and skipping tomato sauce, citrus, and spice keeps this dinner comfortable from the first bite to the last.
Make extra mash. It's just as good the next day with eggs for breakfast.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
