Super Greens Quiche
A nutrient-dense quiche packed with super greens, eggs, and a wholesome crust to support hormonal balance and energy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Makes about
1 serving
Created together. Shared with you.
Made by Jessica + Lila
Jessica 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 HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
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.
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
Everyday nourishment
One less thing to overthink
When your cycle feels unpredictable, a straightforward, balanced meal is a useful piece of routine you can control.
Notice: energy + meal rhythm
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk
Time saver
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently to preserve texture.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the crust by mixing whole-wheat flour
Prepare the crust by mixing whole-wheat flour, almond flour, and olive oil until crumbly, then press into a pie dish.
Look for: crumbly, then press into a pie dish
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Bake the crust for 10 minutes until…
Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Look for: lightly golden
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Whisk eggs with milk
In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in chopped kale
Stir in chopped kale, spinach, broccoli, and green onion.
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Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust
Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust.
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Bake for 30 minutes until the quiche…
Bake for 30 minutes until the quiche is set and the top is slightly golden.
Look for: the quiche is set and the top is slightly golden
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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Allow: 5 minutes
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