High-Protein Turkey & Mashed Potato Meal Prep Bowl: 36 Grams of Protein Under $5

This turkey and mashed potato meal prep bowl brings the ultimate comfort of a Thanksgiving plate into a genuinely practical dinner built for the week ahead. Sliced turkey breast sears until juicy and seasoned with sage for that classic holiday flavor, while creamy mashed potatoes come together with just a touch of butter and milk for a smooth, satisfying side. A simple pan gravy, made right in the same skillet the turkey cooked in, adds that essential finishing touch that ties the whole plate together into something that genuinely tastes like a mini Thanksgiving dinner. Steamed green beans round out the bowl with a bit of color and crunch, balancing the richer mashed potatoes and gravy. Keeping the gravy in a separate container until eating time means it stays fresh and doesn’t make the potatoes soggy over several days of storage. With 36 grams of protein and all the nostalgic comfort of a holiday plate, this bowl is a genuinely satisfying way to enjoy Thanksgiving flavors any week of the fall season. At $4.30 per serving, it’s a cozy staple worth adding to your Sunday prep rotation.

High-Protein Turkey & Mashed Potato Meal Prep Bowl

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Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Calories: 430

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 oz turkey breast sliced
• 1.5 cups potatoes peeled and cubed
• 2 tbsp butter divided
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp flour
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1 cup green beans trimmed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Place the cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
2. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
3. Mash the potatoes with 1 tablespoon butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Season the turkey breast with sage, salt, and pepper.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the turkey for 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through, then set aside and slice.
6. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and whisk in the flour, cooking for 1 minute.
7. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, simmering for 3 to 4 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.
8. Steam the green beans for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
9. Divide the mashed potatoes, sliced turkey, and green beans into a meal prep container.
10. Spoon the gravy over the turkey and mashed potatoes just before eating.

Notes

A simple homemade gravy from broth, butter, and flour costs a fraction of pre-made gravy packets while tasting noticeably fresher.