Gingery Bone Broth Poached Eggs
Warm, restorative beef bone broth gently poaches fresh eggs alongside tender baby bok choy and green onion. It is a satisfying, savory, and anti-inflammatory meal perfect for a soothing breakfast or lunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Susana + Lila
Susana 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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A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To meal prep, you can simmer the broth with ginger and green onion ahead of time, but always poach the eggs fresh just before eating.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the vegetables by slicing the baby…
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Prepare the vegetables by slicing the baby…
Prepare the vegetables by slicing the baby bok choy in half lengthwise and rinsing any grit from between the leaves. Chop the green onion, keeping the white and green parts separate. Grate the fresh ginger.
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Bring the beef bone broth
In a small pot or deep skillet, bring the beef bone broth, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onion to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the broth is fragrant.
Look for: the broth is fragrant
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Add the coconut aminos to the simmering…
Add the coconut aminos to the simmering broth and stir to combine.
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Gently place the baby bok choy halves…
Gently place the baby bok choy halves into the simmering broth. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to wilt but still retain a bright green color.
Look for: they start to wilt but still retain a bright green color
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Reduce the heat to low to maintain…
Reduce the heat to low to maintain a very gentle simmer with minimal bubbles. Crack the eggs one at a time into a small cup, then gently slide them into the simmering broth next to the bok choy.
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Cover the pot and let the eggs…
Cover the pot and let the eggs poach for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the whites are completely opaque and set, but the yolks remain soft to your liking.
Look for: the whites are completely opaque and set, but the yolks remain soft to your liking
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Carefully ladle the poached eggs
Carefully ladle the poached eggs, baby bok choy, and ginger broth into a serving bowl. Garnish with the green parts of the green onion and a pinch of ground black pepper before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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