Smoked Turkey and Braised Collard Greens BBQ Plate
Tender sliced smoked turkey breast served with savory braised collard greens and zesty BBQ sauce on the side. Completely dairy-free, soy-free, and packed with lean protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 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.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
Time saver
Leftover smoked turkey reheats well when drizzled with a splash of broth to retain moisture.
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Instructions
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Next: Warm a medium skillet over medium heat…
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Warm a medium skillet over medium heat…
Warm a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
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Add 1 minced garlic clove to the…
Add 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add 1 cup of chopped fresh collard…
Add 1 cup of chopped fresh collard greens along with 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and 2 tbsp of water.
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Cover the skillet
Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and braise for 8 to 10 minutes until collard greens are tender.
Look for: collard greens are tender
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Gently warm 180g of pre-cooked sliced smoked…
Gently warm 180g of pre-cooked sliced smoked turkey breast in a separate pan or oven until heated through (165°F / 74°C).
Look for: heated through (165°F / 74°C)
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Plate the warm smoked turkey breast alongside…
Plate the warm smoked turkey breast alongside the braised collard greens and serve with 2 tbsp of low-sugar barbecue sauce on the side.
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