Savory Chickpea And Spinach Warm Scramble
A protein-packed skillet scramble featuring fiber-rich pan-toasted chickpeas, wilted spinach, and warm scrambled eggs. Topped with creamy avocado and crunchy pumpkin seeds for satisfying staying power.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal Prep Hack: You can toast a double batch of chickpeas and store half in the fridge to cut your prep time in half later in the week.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium…
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Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium…
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
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Add the canned chickpea and ground turmeric…
Add the canned chickpea and ground turmeric to the hot oil. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are warmed through and lightly browned on the outside.
Look for: the chickpeas are warmed through and lightly browned on the outside
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Add the fresh spinach to the skillet
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing frequently, until the leaves are completely wilted.
Look for: the leaves are completely wilted
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Whisk the large egg until the yolk…
In a small bowl, whisk the large egg until the yolk and white are fully blended.
Look for: the yolk and white are fully blended
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Turn the skillet heat down to low
Turn the skillet heat down to low, pour the whisked eggs over the chickpeas and spinach, and stir gently and continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until soft, creamy curds form.
Look for: soft, creamy curds form
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Remove the skillet from the heat immediately…
Remove the skillet from the heat immediately when the eggs are no longer liquid but still moist.
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Transfer the scramble to a warm serving…
Transfer the scramble to a warm serving bowl. Top with the medium avocado and scatter the pumpkin seed over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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