Savoury Egg and Ham Protein Pot
A delicious, budget-friendly pot featuring hard-boiled egg, lean deli ham, and rich cheddar cheese. It requires zero active cooking and can be easily prepped in bulk for your overnight shifts.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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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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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Use pre-cooked hard-boiled eggs to save time
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Use pre-cooked hard-boiled eggs to save time
Use pre-cooked hard-boiled eggs to save time, or boil a batch ahead of time. Slice the hard-boiled egg in half.
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Slice the deli ham into bite-sized strips…
Slice the deli ham into bite-sized strips or rolls.
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Cube the cheddar cheese into small
Cube the cheddar cheese into small, bite-sized pieces.
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Place the egg halves
Place the egg halves, sliced ham, and cubed cheese into a small, portable food container or portion pot.
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Sprinkle a pinch of cracked black pepper…
Sprinkle a pinch of cracked black pepper over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Seal the container tightly and store in…
Seal the container tightly and store in the fridge for up to 3 days until ready to take on your shift.
Look for: ready to take on your shift
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