Half Portion Egg and Cheese Sourdough Sandwich
A comforting, portion-controlled half sandwich featuring a pasture-raised egg and melted cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread. It provides a balanced combination of protein and healthy fats to support midlife vitality.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen 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
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low…
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with a tiny amount of olive oil if needed.
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Crack the egg into the skillet and…
Crack the egg into the skillet and cook to your preference (fried or scrambled).
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Toast the slice of sourdough bread to…
Toast the slice of sourdough bread to a golden brown.
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Top the warm toasted bread with the…
Top the warm toasted bread with the cooked egg and slice of cheddar cheese, allowing the cheese to melt slightly from the heat.
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Cut the assembled open-face toast in half
Cut the assembled open-face toast in half. Save one half for another meal or share it, enjoying exactly 0.5 portion of the recipe.
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