High-Protein Turkey Mozzarella Pizza Skillet
A satisfying, pizza-inspired skillet meal featuring seasoned ground turkey, rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and oregano.
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Erin + Lila
Erin 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.
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.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a 10-inch (25cm) nonstick skillet over…
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Heat a 10-inch (25cm) nonstick skillet over…
Heat a 10-inch (25cm) nonstick skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Add lean ground turkey to the dry…
Add lean ground turkey to the dry pan, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
Look for: cooked through and no longer pink
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Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder evenly…
Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder evenly over the browned turkey and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour tomato sauce evenly over the turkey…
Pour tomato sauce evenly over the turkey layer and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese
Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese, cover the skillet with a lid, and reduce heat to low for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Look for: cheese is fully melted and bubbly
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, let cool for 2 minutes, and serve directly from the pan.
Allow: 2 minutes
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