Turkey Bacon and Veggie Skillet with Carrot and Celery
A flavorful breakfast skillet packed with golden potatoes, crisp carrots, celery, yellow squash, bell pepper, kale, and turkey bacon topped with fresh eggs.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Krista + Lila
Krista 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
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
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
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Peel medium Yukon gold potato and cut…
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Peel medium Yukon gold potato and cut…
Peel medium Yukon gold potato and cut into 1/2 inch (1.25cm) dice.
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Scrub medium carrot and chop into 1/4…
Scrub medium carrot and chop into 1/4 inch (0.6cm) pieces. Dice celery stalk, red bell pepper, yellow squash, and red onion into 1/2 inch (1.25cm) pieces.
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Chop turkey bacon into 1/2 inch (1
Chop turkey bacon into 1/2 inch (1.25cm) pieces.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add turkey bacon pieces and cook for…
Add turkey bacon pieces and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned.
Look for: lightly browned
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Add diced potato
Add diced potato, carrot, celery, red bell pepper, yellow squash, and red onion to the skillet. Spread into a single layer and cover with a lid. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and potatoes are tender.
Look for: vegetables and potatoes are tender
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Remove lid
Remove lid, stir in chopped kale, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
Look for: wilted
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Make 3 small wells among the cooked…
Make 3 small wells among the cooked vegetables in the skillet, then crack large eggs into each well. Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Cover skillet and cook for 3 to…
Cover skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks reach preferred firmness.
Look for: egg whites are set and yolks reach preferred firmness
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, sprinkle with hemp seeds and fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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