Savory Turkey and Spinach Breakfast Skillet
A quick, savory morning skillet featuring seasoned ground turkey, wilted spinach, and toasted sunflower seeds. Designed to keep sugar cravings away with zero dairy, eggs, soy, or added sugar.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Dawn + Lila
Dawn 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
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
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Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
Place a medium skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Add olive oil and lean ground turkey
Add olive oil and lean ground turkey. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink inside.
Look for: browned and no longer pink inside
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Add garlic powder
Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Stir in baby spinach and cook for…
Stir in baby spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted and soft.
Look for: fully wilted and soft
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Transfer the mixture to a dish
Transfer the mixture to a dish, sprinkle with raw sunflower seeds, and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Allow any leftovers to cool completely before…
Allow any leftovers to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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