Smoked Ham and Vegetable Egg Skramble
A quick 10-minute skillet toss featuring savory smoked ham trimmings, tender courgette, bell pepper, and kale, bound with soft-scrambled eggs. High in satisfying protein and vibrant micronutrients for an effortless weeknight dinner.
Prep
4 min
Cook
6 min
Total
10 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.
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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.
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Setup
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Prep
4 min
Cook
6 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store any extra cooked portions in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet…
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Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet…
Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the diced red bell pepper
Add the diced red bell pepper, sliced courgette, and chopped smoked ham trimmings to the skillet. Saute for 3 minutes until the vegetables soften and the ham becomes fragrant and slightly crispy at the edges.
Look for: the vegetables soften and the ham becomes fragrant and slightly crispy at the edges
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Add the chopped kale and toss for…
Add the chopped kale and toss for 1 minute until the leaves turn bright green and wilt slightly.
Look for: the leaves turn bright green and wilt slightly
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Lower heat to medium (300°F / 150°C)
Lower heat to medium (300°F / 150°C). Pour in the beaten eggs and stir gently with a spatula for 2 minutes until soft curds form and eggs are fully cooked through.
Look for: soft curds form and eggs are fully cooked through
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Remove the skillet from heat and season…
Remove the skillet from heat and season with a pinch of black pepper.
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Plate the warm scramble immediately while fresh
Plate the warm scramble immediately while fresh.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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