One-Pan Mediterranean Ground Turkey Skillet
A savory, protein-packed ground turkey skillet tossed with warm cherry tomatoes, fiber-rich chickpeas, and tender baby spinach. Topped with a sprinkle of tangy feta cheese, it is an effortless dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ger + Lila
Ger 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.
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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.
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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
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Meal Prep Tip: This dish reheats beautifully. Make a double batch and store the extra portion in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for a quick lunch.
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a large…
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground turkey to the skillet
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for about 5 to 7 minutes until it is browned and no longer pink.
Look for: it is browned and no longer pink
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Stir in the minced garlic cloves and…
Stir in the minced garlic cloves and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the cherry tomatoes and rinsed canned…
Add the cherry tomatoes and rinsed canned chickpeas to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst slightly.
Look for: the tomatoes begin to soften and burst slightly
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Toss in the baby spinach
Toss in the baby spinach. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, folding gently, until the spinach is fully wilted.
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
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Top with the crumbled feta cheese before…
Top with the crumbled feta cheese before serving.
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