Ginger Turmeric Kimchi Cottage Cheese Toast
Crisp toasted whole-wheat bread topped with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and zesty ginger-turmeric kimchi. A 5-minute breakfast that provides 28g of protein and gut-supporting probiotics.
Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 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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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.
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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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Next: Place the whole-wheat bread slice into a…
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Place the whole-wheat bread slice into a…
Place the whole-wheat bread slice into a toaster set to medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Look for: golden brown and firm to the touch
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Place the warm toast onto a plate
Place the warm toast onto a plate.
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Spread the low-fat cottage cheese evenly over…
Spread the low-fat cottage cheese evenly over the top of the toast, taking it all the way to the edges.
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Spoon the ginger-turmeric kimchi over the cottage…
Spoon the ginger-turmeric kimchi over the cottage cheese layer.
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Sprinkle black sesame seeds evenly over the…
Sprinkle black sesame seeds evenly over the top for garnish.
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Serve immediately while the toast is warm…
Serve immediately while the toast is warm and crispy.
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