Warm Spinach and Egg Salad with Avocado
Warm wilted spinach tossed with soft-cooked eggs and creamy avocado for a quick, low-carb lunch. Packed with high-quality protein and nourishing healthy fats to keep you feeling grounded and full.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Evelyn + Lila
Evelyn 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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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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
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
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Place a medium skillet over medium heat…
Place a medium skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) and add 1 tsp (5ml) of extra virgin olive oil.
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Crack 2 large eggs directly into the…
Crack 2 large eggs directly into the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until whites are completely set and yolks are done to your liking, then transfer to a plate.
Look for: whites are completely set and yolks are done to your liking, then transfer to a plate
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Add 2 cups (60g) of fresh baby…
In the same warm skillet over medium-low heat, add 2 cups (60g) of fresh baby spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until just wilted and bright green.
Look for: just wilted and bright green
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Transfer the warm spinach to a serving…
Transfer the warm spinach to a serving bowl, top with the cooked eggs, and gentle fold in 0.5 pcs of diced avocado.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle with 1 tsp (5ml) of extra…
Drizzle with 1 tsp (5ml) of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tsp (5ml) of fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper before serving.
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