High-Protein Herb Turkey Skillet
A quick, light evening bowl featuring lean ground turkey seasoned with fragrant herbs and fresh spinach. Packed with 38g of clean protein while staying very low in carbs and fat for effortless digestion.
Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ashley + Lila
Ashley 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
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
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Ground turkey can be cooked in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days for fast meal prep.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat…
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add extra lean ground turkey to the…
Add extra lean ground turkey to the dry skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
Look for: cooked through and no longer pink
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Stir in dried oregano
Stir in dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, coating the meat evenly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add fresh baby spinach to the skillet
Add fresh baby spinach to the skillet, folding continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted and soft.
Look for: wilted and soft
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Transfer the cooked turkey and spinach mixture…
Transfer the cooked turkey and spinach mixture into a serving bowl and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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