Turkey and Spinach Egg Scramble with Avocado
A rapid, high-protein paleo breakfast scramble loaded with greens and creamy avocado. Takes just ten minutes to make for steady morning energy.
Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Liz + Lila
Liz 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
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.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
For meal prep, cook extra ground turkey ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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- 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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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
- 01
Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add ground turkey to the skillet and…
Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Crack eggs into a small bowl and…
Crack eggs into a small bowl and whisk gently with a fork until yolk and white are uniform.
Look for: yolk and white are uniform
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Lower skillet heat to medium-low at 300°F…
Lower skillet heat to medium-low at 300°F (150°C), then add spinach to the skillet and toss for 1 minute until wilted.
Look for: wilted
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Pour whisked eggs over the turkey and…
Pour whisked eggs over the turkey and spinach.
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Gently push the eggs across the skillet…
Gently push the eggs across the skillet with a spatula for 2 minutes until soft, fluffy curds form and no liquid egg remains.
Look for: soft, fluffy curds form and no liquid egg remains
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Transfer the scramble to a plate
Transfer the scramble to a plate, top with sliced avocado, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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