Savory Garlic Ground Turkey and Spinach Skillet
A comforting, high-protein skillet meal featuring seasoned ground turkey, garlic, and fresh spinach served over fluffy brown rice. Quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and deeply satisfying for lunch or dinner.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add ground turkey to the pan and…
Add ground turkey to the pan and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned with no pink remaining
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Add minced garlic
Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the browned turkey. Stir continuously for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Fold in the fresh spinach and cook…
Fold in the fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until fully wilted and dark green.
Look for: fully wilted and dark green
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Remove the skillet from heat
Remove the skillet from heat. Serve hot over warmed brown rice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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