Mediterranean Ground Turkey and Spinach Skillet
A savory, 20-minute skillet featuring lean ground turkey, wilted spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and warm Mediterranean herbs. High in protein to support sustained energy and lean muscle.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
Created together. Shared with you.
Made by Rachel + Lila
Rachel 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
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.
Notice: energy for movement
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
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
How many are you cooking for?
The ingredient amounts update automatically.
Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
Cook along
Instructions
0 of 6 steps complete
Next: Place a large frying pan over medium-high…
- 01
Place a large frying pan over medium-high…
Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil.
Tap card to mark done - 02
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 170g…
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 170g ground turkey to the heated pan.
Tap card to mark done - 03
Cook ground turkey for 6 to 8…
Cook ground turkey for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and completely opaque throughout.
Look for: browned and completely opaque throughout
Tap card to mark done - 04
Stir in 0
Stir in 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes and 0.5 tsp dried oregano, cooking for 2 minutes until tomatoes start to soften.
Look for: tomatoes start to soften
Tap card to mark done - 05
Fold in 2 cups baby spinach and…
Fold in 2 cups baby spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted.
Look for: fully wilted
Tap card to mark done - 06
Remove from heat and sprinkle with 30g…
Remove from heat and sprinkle with 30g crumbled feta cheese before serving warm.
Tap card to mark done
Made this recipe?
Leave a quick rating or a cooking tip for the next woman.
Your symptoms change. Your plan should too.
One good meal is a start. Your whole week is better.
Tell Lila what you like, what you avoid and which symptoms are loud today. She’ll turn that context into meals, targets and small adjustments that fit real life.
Free to download