Turkey Sausage and Spinach Egg Scramble with Avocado
A protein-rich breakfast scramble featuring savory turkey sausage, fresh spinach, and creamy sliced avocado. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free for a nourishing, inflammatory-conscious start to your day.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Amy + Lila
Amy 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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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.
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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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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
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cooked scramble in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium…
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Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium…
Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) and add 1 tsp olive oil.
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Add 2 pcs turkey sausage patties (cooked
Add 2 pcs turkey sausage patties (cooked, diced) to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until warmed through and light golden.
Look for: warmed through and light golden
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Add 1 cup baby spinach directly to…
Add 1 cup baby spinach directly to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted, stirring continuously.
Look for: wilted, stirring continuously
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Whisk 1 pcs egg and 0
Whisk 1 pcs egg and 0.5 cup egg white together in a small bowl until completely blended and uniform in color.
Look for: completely blended and uniform in color
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Pour the egg mixture into the skillet…
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the sausage and spinach. Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Gently stir and scrape the bottom of…
Gently stir and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a spatula for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are set but soft and moist.
Look for: the eggs are set but soft and moist
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Transfer the scramble to a plate
Transfer the scramble to a plate, slice 0.5 pcs avocado, and lay the slices on top. Serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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