Turmeric Spinach and Feta Scramble
A vibrant 10-minute egg scramble cooked with wilted spinach, warm turmeric, and crumbled feta cheese. Packed with whole-egg richness for a low-faff, high-protein morning.
Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 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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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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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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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Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store any leftover cooked spinach in the fridge to cut down on prep time for future scrambles.
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Instructions
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Next: Crack 3 whole eggs into a small…
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Crack 3 whole eggs into a small…
Crack 3 whole eggs into a small bowl, add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and whisk thoroughly with a fork until blended.
Look for: blended
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Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until warm.
Look for: warm
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Add 1 cup fresh spinach and 1/4…
Add 1 cup fresh spinach and 1/4 tsp ground turmeric to the skillet. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and coated in turmeric.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted and coated in turmeric
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Pour the whisked eggs directly over the…
Pour the whisked eggs directly over the spinach in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Gently stir and fold the eggs with…
Gently stir and fold the eggs with a spatula for 2 to 3 minutes until soft curds form and the eggs are cooked through but still moist.
Look for: soft curds form and the eggs are cooked through but still moist
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Remove the skillet from heat
Remove the skillet from heat, fold in 30g crumbled feta cheese, and serve immediately on a plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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