Mediterranean Cottage Cheese and Egg Scramble
A fast, savory breakfast packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, seasoned with Mediterranean herbs.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Shontel + Lila
Shontel 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.
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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
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
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together 2 large eggs
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Whisk together 2 large eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 0.5 cups of cottage cheese, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and 0.5 tsp of dried oregano until combined.
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Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 0.5 cups of spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
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Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture…
Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet with the spinach.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently with a spatula, until the eggs are softly set and cooked through.
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Serve immediately topped with 2 tbsp of…
Serve immediately topped with 2 tbsp of halved cherry tomatoes.
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