Warm Spinach and Avocado Egg Scramble
A warm, comforting egg scramble with wilted spinach, topped with rich, sliced avocado. Quick to prepare, high in protein, and completely pescatarian-friendly for a reliable lunch.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ashley + Lila
Ashley 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.
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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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
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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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 nonstick skillet over medium heat (approx. 350°F / 175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Crack 3 eggs into a small bowl…
Crack 3 eggs into a small bowl and whisk thoroughly with a fork until uniform in color and smooth.
Look for: uniform in color and smooth
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Add 1 cup (30g) fresh spinach to…
Add 1 cup (30g) fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until leaves are fully wilted and dark green.
Look for: leaves are fully wilted and dark green
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Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet…
Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet over the wilted spinach. Lower heat to medium-low and let cook undisturbed for 30 seconds until the edges begin to set.
Look for: the edges begin to set
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Gently sweep a spatula across the pan…
Gently sweep a spatula across the pan to form soft curds, repeating for 2 to 3 minutes until eggs are set but still moist.
Look for: eggs are set but still moist
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Remove skillet from heat and slide the…
Remove skillet from heat and slide the scramble onto a serving plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top the scramble with 0.5 pcs sliced avocado and season with a pinch of salt.
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