Smoked Salmon and Spinach Scramble with Avocado
Soft, buttery scrambled eggs folded with nutrient-dense spinach and savory smoked salmon, served alongside creamy sliced avocado. A comforting and satisfying start to your morning.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Kelli + Lila
Kelli 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
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
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
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Cut the avocado in half
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Cut the avocado in half
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it. Set aside for serving.
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Crack the eggs and whisk them thoroughly…
In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them thoroughly with a fork until the yolks and whites are fully blended and slightly frothy.
Look for: the yolks and whites are fully blended and slightly frothy
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Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low…
Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and melt the butter, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan.
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Add the baby spinach to the pan…
Add the baby spinach to the pan and saute for about 1 to 2 minutes until it is just wilted but still bright green.
Look for: it is just wilted but still bright green
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Pour the whisked eggs into the pan…
Pour the whisked eggs into the pan over the spinach, and let them sit undisturbed for 10 seconds until the edges begin to set.
Look for: the edges begin to set
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Gently pull the eggs from the edges…
Using a heatproof spatula, gently pull the eggs from the edges toward the center to create soft, creamy curds. Continue cooking on low heat for about 2 to 3 minutes until the eggs are mostly cooked but still slightly wet.
Look for: the eggs are mostly cooked but still slightly wet
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Gently fold in the torn smoked salmon…
Gently fold in the torn smoked salmon pieces for 30 seconds just to warm them through, then remove the pan from the heat immediately to prevent the eggs from drying out.
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Divide the scramble onto two plates and…
Divide the scramble onto two plates and serve each with half of the sliced avocado and a light sprinkle of ground black pepper.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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