High-Protein Turkey Meatball & Sweet Potato Meal Prep Bowl: 38 Grams of Protein Under $5

This turkey meatball and sweet potato meal prep bowl is built to make Sunday prep genuinely pay off through a busy week ahead. Lean ground turkey mixes with parmesan and Italian seasoning before rolling into tender meatballs that bake right alongside diced sweet potato and green beans on a single sheet pan. The sweet potato caramelizes slightly at the edges as it roasts, adding natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savory, herby meatballs, while the green beans bring a crisp-tender bite and a pop of color to round out the plate. Everything cooks together in one oven cycle, keeping cleanup minimal despite how complete the final meal feels. With 38 grams of protein and a solid mix of complex carbs and vegetables, this bowl checks every box for a balanced meal prep option that holds up well in the fridge for days. At $4.50 per serving, it’s an easy way to set up several satisfying dinners with just one round of Sunday cooking.

High-Protein Turkey Meatball & Sweet Potato Meal Prep Bowl

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Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Calories: 460

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 oz lean ground turkey
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 large egg lightly beaten
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 medium sweet potato diced
• 1 cup green beans trimmed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix gently and roll into 5 to 6 meatballs, placing them on one side of the baking sheet.
4. Toss the diced sweet potato with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper, spreading it on the other side of the sheet.
5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, adding the green beans tossed with the remaining olive oil to the sheet for the final 8 minutes.
6. Check that the meatballs are cooked through and the sweet potato is fork-tender.
7. Let everything cool slightly.
8. Divide the meatballs, sweet potato, and green beans into a meal prep container.
9. Serve warm, or store for later in the week.

Notes

Bake the meatballs and vegetables on the same sheet pan to save on both time and energy — one oven cycle covers the entire meal prep dinner.