Gentle Warm Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl
A comforting, high-protein bowl featuring warm cottage cheese, wilted spinach, and a soft-boiled egg. Gentle on the stomach and quick to prepare in under 10 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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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Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
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
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
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
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Blender · Food processor · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
For meal prep, cook several eggs ahead of time and gently reheat them in a bowl of warm water for 2 minutes before serving.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a small pot filled with water…
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Place a small pot filled with water…
Place a small pot filled with water over high heat on your stove and bring it to a rolling boil.
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Gently lower the egg into the boiling…
Gently lower the egg into the boiling water and set a timer for 6 minutes for a warm, jammy yolk.
Allow: 6 minutes
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Place a small skillet over medium heat…
While the egg boils, place a small skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
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Add the baby spinach to the skillet…
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted and dark green.
Look for: fully wilted and dark green
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Spoon the cottage cheese into a microwave-safe…
Spoon the cottage cheese into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on medium power for 30 seconds to take off the chill and gently warm it through.
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Remove the egg from the boiling water
Remove the egg from the boiling water, submerge it in cool water for 30 seconds to cool slightly, and carefully peel off the shell.
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Top the warm cottage cheese with the…
Top the warm cottage cheese with the wilted spinach and slice the warm egg in half over the bowl.
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Season lightly with a pinch of black…
Season lightly with a pinch of black pepper if desired and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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