High-Protein Turkey, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Meal Prep Bowl: 38 Grams of Protein Under $5
This turkey, sweet potato, and cranberry meal prep bowl captures all the comforting flavors of a Thanksgiving plate in a genuinely practical dinner built for repeating throughout a busy week. Sliced turkey breast bakes simply with sage and thyme, echoing that classic holiday seasoning, while diced sweet potato roasts alongside until caramelized at the edges and naturally sweet. Green beans add a pop of color and crisp-tender texture, rounding out the bowl into something that feels balanced and genuinely satisfying. A small scattering of dried cranberries over the top ties the whole thing together with that unmistakable sweet-tart Thanksgiving flavor, without needing an actual holiday spread of side dishes. Everything cooks together on one sheet pan, keeping cleanup minimal despite how complete the final meal feels. With 38 grams of protein and a genuinely festive flavor profile, this bowl is a great way to enjoy Thanksgiving-inspired eating any week of the fall season, not just on the holiday itself. At $4.60 per serving, it’s a cozy, seasonal staple worth adding to the Sunday prep rotation.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the diced sweet potato with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper, spreading it on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 12 minutes.
- Season the turkey breast with sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Add the turkey and green beans to the baking sheet with the sweet potato.
- Bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes until the turkey reaches 165°F internally and the sweet potato is fork-tender.
- Let the turkey rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Divide the turkey, sweet potato, and green beans into a meal prep container.
- Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the top.
- Serve warm, or store for later in the week.
