Beef Spinach Egg Ezekiel Toast
A satisfying open-faced breakfast featuring seasoned lean beef, fresh spinach, and a soft egg on toasted Ezekiel bread. Packed with steady protein and iron to power your morning.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Stacey + Lila
Stacey 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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Pre-browning a larger batch of lean ground beef during weekend meal prep makes this hearty breakfast come together in under 5 minutes.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
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Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) and let it warm for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the lean ground beef to the…
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned throughout.
Look for: browned throughout
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Stir the spinach and minced garlic into…
Stir the spinach and minced garlic into the skillet with the beef, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted
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Transfer the beef and spinach mixture to…
Transfer the beef and spinach mixture to a warm plate and return the skillet to medium-low heat (300°F / 150°C).
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Crack the egg into the skillet and…
Crack the egg into the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the white is set but the yolk remains runny, or cook longer until desired firmness.
Look for: the white is set but the yolk remains runny, or cook longer until desired firmness
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Pop the Ezekiel bread into a toaster…
Pop the Ezekiel bread into a toaster for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
Look for: golden and crispy
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Place the toasted Ezekiel bread on a…
Place the toasted Ezekiel bread on a plate, top evenly with the beef and spinach mixture, and finish by carefully laying the cooked egg on top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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