Turkey, Spinach, and Avocado Breakfast Skillet
Salty crumbled feta, tender ground turkey, and fresh baby spinach sautéed together and topped with rich sliced avocado. A satisfying, low-carb breakfast that comes together quickly in a single pan.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Anjoli + Lila
Anjoli 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 HealthComfortably 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
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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save prep time on busy mornings, brown the ground turkey in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
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Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
Place a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil.
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Add 150g of ground turkey to the…
Add 150g of ground turkey to the hot skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon for 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink.
Look for: fully cooked and no longer pink
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Add 2 cups (60g) of baby spinach…
Add 2 cups (60g) of baby spinach to the skillet and stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
Look for: wilted
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Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle…
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle 30g of crumbled feta cheese over the turkey and spinach mixture.
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Slice 0.5 pcs (75g) of avocado and lay the slices over the top before serving immediately.
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