Spinach Sweet Potato Egg Breakfast Bowl
Tender roasted sweet potato cubes, soft baby spinach, and riced cauliflower topped with warm scrambled eggs. A comforting, lower-carb morning bowl packed with high-quality protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maureen + Lila
Maureen 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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the sweet potato cubes in advance or buy pre-cut sweet potato to save time in the morning.
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Instructions
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Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in…
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add 0.33 cup of cubed sweet potato to the skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned on the edges.
Look for: tender and lightly browned on the edges
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Add 0.5 cup of cauliflower rice and 1 cup of baby spinach to the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender and the spinach is fully wilted. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
Look for: the cauliflower rice is tender and the spinach is fully wilted
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Lower heat to medium-low at 300°F (150°C)…
Lower heat to medium-low at 300°F (150°C) and add the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet.
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Whisk 2 large eggs and 0.25 cup of liquid egg whites together in a small bowl until completely blended. Pour into the skillet.
Look for: completely blended
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Gently cook for 2 to 3 minutes
Gently cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring softly with a spatula, until soft curds form and eggs are fully set.
Look for: soft curds form and eggs are fully set
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Spoon the scrambled eggs over the warm…
Spoon the scrambled eggs over the warm cauliflower rice and sweet potato mixture. Serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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