Mediterranean Spinach and Egg White Scramble
A light and savory scramble featuring fluffy egg whites, tender chicken breast, baby spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Sautéed in heart-healthy olive oil and seasoned with Mediterranean herbs, it provides a warm and energizing start.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria 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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
To save time in the morning, use pre-cooked leftover grilled chicken breast or pre-shredded skinless chicken breast.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the ingredients by slicing the cooked…
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Prepare the ingredients by slicing the cooked…
Prepare the ingredients by slicing the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and halving the cherry tomatoes.
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Heat the olive oil in a medium…
Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for…
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften and blister slightly.
Look for: they begin to soften and blister slightly
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Add the baby spinach and chicken breast…
Add the baby spinach and chicken breast to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is warmed through.
Look for: the spinach is wilted and the chicken is warmed through
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Pour the liquid egg whites into the…
Pour the liquid egg whites into the skillet. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
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Gently stir the mixture with a spatula
Gently stir the mixture with a spatula, lifting and folding the eggs from the bottom of the pan as they set, about 2 to 3 minutes, until the egg whites are fully cooked and fluffy.
Look for: the egg whites are fully cooked and fluffy
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Transfer the scramble to a plate and…
Transfer the scramble to a plate and serve immediately while warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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