Air Fryer Cottage Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Portobello
A meaty portobello cap stuffed with creamy high-protein cottage cheese, wilted spinach, and baked eggs in under 15 minutes. Rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidants and soothing fiber to keep energy balanced.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
You can mix the cottage cheese and spinach mixture ahead of time in a small tub for zero-prep assembly on busy days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C)…
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Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C)…
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Gently wipe the portobello mushroom clean with…
Gently wipe the portobello mushroom clean with a damp paper towel and remove the stem completely.
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Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil over both…
Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil over both sides of the portobello cap.
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Place the mushroom cap cup-side up in…
Place the mushroom cap cup-side up in the air fryer basket and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 4 minutes until softened.
Look for: softened
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Stir together cottage cheese
In a small bowl, stir together cottage cheese, baby spinach, chopped sun-dried tomato, and a pinch of black pepper until combined.
Look for: combined
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Spoon the cottage cheese mixture evenly into…
Spoon the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the center of the pre-roasted mushroom cap, creating a small well in the middle.
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Crack the egg directly into the well…
Crack the egg directly into the well on top of the filling.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Return the stuffed mushroom to the air…
Return the stuffed mushroom to the air fryer and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 6 to 7 minutes, until the egg white is completely set and the yolk is done to your liking.
Look for: the egg white is completely set and the yolk is done to your liking
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Remove carefully using a spatula
Remove carefully using a spatula, rest for 1 minute, and serve immediately.
Allow: 1 minute
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