Warm Spinach and Tomato Egg Scramble with Hemp Seeds
A light, warm breakfast featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, gently wilted spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes cooked in rich avocado oil. Topped with hemp and chia seeds for a subtle crunch and extra nourishment.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Mah + Lila
Mah 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
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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If preparing ahead for busy mornings, slice the cherry tomatoes and pre-measure the hemp and chia seeds the night before.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low…
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Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low…
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low heat at 300°F (150°C) and add 1 tsp (5ml) of avocado oil.
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Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl…
Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl and whisk gently with a fork until the yolks and whites are fully blended.
Look for: the yolks and whites are fully blended
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Add 0.5 cup of cherry tomatoes and 1 cup of spinach to the warm skillet. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the tomato skins soften slightly.
Look for: the spinach is wilted and the tomato skins soften slightly
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Pour the whisked eggs into the pan…
Pour the whisked eggs into the pan alongside the vegetables. Gently sweep a spatula across the pan for 2 to 3 minutes until soft, warm curds form and the eggs are cooked through.
Look for: soft, warm curds form and the eggs are cooked through
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Transfer the warm scramble to a serving…
Transfer the warm scramble to a serving plate and sprinkle 1 tbsp of hemp seeds and 1 tsp of chia seeds over the top.
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Serve immediately while warm
Serve immediately while warm.
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