Smoky Turkey and Courgette Quinoa Skillet
A fast 15-minute skillet cooked with turkey mince, crisp courgette, bell pepper, and juicy cherry tomatoes warmed with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili. Served over light quinoa for an easy, high-protein meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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
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
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a…
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Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F / 175°C) for 1 minute until slick.
Look for: slick
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Add 150g turkey mince and 1 garlic…
Add 150g turkey mince and 1 garlic clove to the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned throughout with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned throughout with no pink remaining
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Stir in 0.5 bell pepper, 0.5 courgette, 0.5 cup cherry tomato, 0.5 tsp ground cumin, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, and 0.25 tsp chili powder.
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until…
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly and tomatoes begin to burst.
Look for: the vegetables soften slightly and tomatoes begin to burst
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Add 0.5 cup cooked quinoa to the skillet, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, plate immediately, and serve warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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