Warm Ham, Lentil and Cottage Cheese Power Bowl
A fast 10-minute skillet bowl tossing savory smoked ham, green lentils, red pepper, and spinach topped with a soft egg and creamy cottage cheese. Packed with 47g of protein for zero effort.
Prep
4 min
Cook
6 min
Total
10 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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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
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
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
4 min
Cook
6 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil in…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 0.5 diced red bell pepper and 4 halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet; cook for 2 minutes until softened slightly.
Look for: softened slightly
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Stir in 80g diced smoked ham trimmings…
Stir in 80g diced smoked ham trimmings and 120g drained canned green lentils, warming through for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Push the ingredients to one side of…
Push the ingredients to one side of the skillet, crack 1 egg into the open side, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the egg white is set but the yolk remains runny.
Look for: the egg white is set but the yolk remains runny
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Fold 1 cup of baby spinach into…
Fold 1 cup of baby spinach into the warm lentils and ham until just wilted, about 30 seconds.
Look for: just wilted
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Plate the lentil and ham mixture in…
Plate the lentil and ham mixture in a bowl, dollop 100g cold cottage cheese on top, and crown with the fried egg before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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