Turkey and Sweet Potato Mash

Turkey and Sweet Potato Mash recipe videos

Turkey and Sweet Potato Mash is a hearty, savory dish that combines tender, seasoned ground or shredded turkey with creamy mashed sweet potatoes. It's a popular comfort food, often associated with American cuisine and particularly fitting for autumn or holiday meals like Thanksgiving.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a well-balanced meal, being high in protein from the turkey and complex carbohydrates from the sweet potato. It provides key nutrients like Vitamin A, potassium, and fiber, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	430 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	550 mg
Vitamin A	600 mcg RAE
Potassium	750 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Iron	3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Niacin (B3)	10 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, providing more than the daily recommended intake of Vitamin A in a single serving, which is great for eye and immune health. Culturally, this dish is a modern, protein-rich twist on the classic holiday side of mashed sweet potatoes.