Protein-Packed Egg and Cottage Cheese Bowl
A simple, nourishing meal combining eggs and cottage cheese to support hormonal balance and steady energy. Perfect for managing perimenopause symptoms and blood sugar.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Samia + Lila
Samia 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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A simple win you can notice for yourself
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup fresh spinach (chopped), small tomato (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan…
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan…
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
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Add chopped spinach and diced tomato
Add chopped spinach and diced tomato; sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Look for: softened
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Beat the eggs in a bowl
Beat the eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper.
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Pour eggs into the pan with vegetables…
Pour eggs into the pan with vegetables and cook, stirring gently, until softly scrambled.
Look for: softly scrambled
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Remove from heat and fold in cottage…
Remove from heat and fold in cottage cheese.
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Serve warm
Serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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