Warm Creamy Egg and Cheddar Spinach Wrap
Fluffy eggs scrambled with low-fat cottage cheese and folded into a warm whole-wheat wrap with melted cheddar and wilted spinach. A quick, comforting 411-calorie lunch packed with 28.5g of protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Beth + Lila
Beth 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
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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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover scrambled eggs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; rewarm gently in the microwave before assembling in a fresh wrap.
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Whisk 2 large eggs and 0
Whisk 2 large eggs and 0.25 cup cottage cheese in a small bowl until evenly blended and slightly pale in color.
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Heat 0.5 tsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until warm.
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Add 0.5 cup baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until soft and wilted.
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Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture…
Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet with the spinach, reducing the heat to medium-low.
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Gently sweep a spatula across the pan…
Gently sweep a spatula across the pan for 2 to 3 minutes until soft, creamy curds form and no liquid egg remains.
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Warm 1 whole-wheat tortilla in the microwave…
Warm 1 whole-wheat tortilla in the microwave on high for 15 seconds until pliable.
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Spoon the warm egg and spinach scramble…
Spoon the warm egg and spinach scramble along the center of the tortilla and sprinkle 20g cheddar cheese over the hot eggs so it starts to melt.
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Fold the left and right sides of…
Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward, then roll firmly from the bottom up to enclose the filling completely. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.
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