Toasted Turkey and Provolone Egg Sandwich
A savory, protein-packed breakfast sandwich featuring perfectly scrambled eggs, warm turkey, and melted provolone on toasted sourdough. Quick to assemble and deeply satisfying.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Appetite changes
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Brain fog
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Before you start
Your 7-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Toast the sourdough bread to your desired…
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Toast the sourdough bread to your desired…
Toast the sourdough bread to your desired crispness and set it aside on a plate.
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Heat a small skillet over medium heat…
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and melt a small pat of butter or a splash of olive oil. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then pour them into the skillet.
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Gently scramble or fold the eggs into…
Gently scramble or fold the eggs into a patty shape. During the last minute of cooking, layer the sliced turkey and provolone cheese directly over the eggs.
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Cover the skillet for about 30 seconds…
Cover the skillet for about 30 seconds to trap the heat and perfectly melt the cheese.
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Slide the cheesy egg and turkey stack…
Slide the cheesy egg and turkey stack onto your toasted sourdough. Add a swipe of mustard or a dash of hot sauce if you like, and enjoy immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Deli meats can dry out quickly…
Deli meats can dry out quickly when heated; warming the turkey directly on top of the steaming eggs keeps it perfectly tender.
Sourdough provides a gut-friendly carbohydrate base
Sourdough provides a gut-friendly carbohydrate base, but if you want to bump up your morning fiber even further, enjoy this with a quick side of fresh berries or a few tomato slices.
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