Asian Beef and Pepper Egg White Bars
A savory, handheld egg white snack bar infused with leftover Asian-style beef, crisp red onion, and sweet bell pepper. Packed with lean protein to support energy and weight management goals.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Helen + Lila
Helen 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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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.
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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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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
You can easily swap the leftover beef for your leftover turkey sloppy joe meat in future preps.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) baking dish w…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
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Warm the olive oil
In a small skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the red onion and bell pepper, sauteing for about 4 minutes until they are slightly softened.
Look for: they are slightly softened
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Stir the leftover cooked beef into the…
Stir the leftover cooked beef into the skillet, heating for 1 to 2 minutes until just warmed through, then remove from heat.
Look for: just warmed through, then remove from heat
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Whisk together the egg whites
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, whole egg, salt, and black pepper until completely combined and slightly frothy.
Look for: completely combined and slightly frothy
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Spread the warm beef and vegetable mixture…
Spread the warm beef and vegetable mixture evenly across the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
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Pour the whisked egg mixture slowly over…
Pour the whisked egg mixture slowly over the beef and vegetables, ensuring they are evenly submerged.
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Bake for 22 to 25 minutes
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the center is completely set and no longer jiggles.
Look for: the center is completely set and no longer jiggles
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Allow to cool in the pan for…
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift the parchment paper out and slice into 4 equal bars. Enjoy warm, or store in the refrigerator for a grab-and-go snack.
Allow: 10 minutes
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