Warm Kale and Chihuahua Bone Broth Bowl
A light, nourishing bowl featuring fresh kale wilted in rich bone broth with a touch of Kerrygold butter and melted Chihuahua cheese. It provides a quick, low-carb evening meal that fits easily into your daily targets.
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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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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
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.
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Steadier 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
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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Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Place a small saucepan over medium heat…
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Place a small saucepan over medium heat…
Place a small saucepan over medium heat (around 300°F / 150°C) and add 1 tsp butter to melt for 1 minute until lightly bubbling.
Look for: lightly bubbling
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Add 1
Add 1.5 cups chopped kale to the pan and saute for 2 minutes until it brightens in color and shrinks slightly.
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Pour 1.25 cups bone broth into the saucepan with the kale and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes until the kale becomes tender.
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Ladle the hot broth and kale into…
Ladle the hot broth and kale into a serving bowl.
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Sprinkle 25g shredded Chihuahua cheese over the…
Sprinkle 25g shredded Chihuahua cheese over the top and let it sit for 1 minute to soften and melt before serving.
Allow: 1 minute
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