Savory Turkey and Avocado Breakfast Skillet
A quick, egg-free keto breakfast packed with lean ground turkey, wilted spinach, and rich avocado.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Courtney + Lila
Courtney 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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep ground turkey in batch quantities ahead of time to make morning assembly take under 5 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Place a skillet over medium heat and…
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Place a skillet over medium heat and…
Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil.
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Add 170g ground turkey to the skillet
Add 170g ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, for about 6 to 8 minutes until browned throughout and no longer pink.
Look for: browned throughout and no longer pink
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Add 2 cups baby spinach to the…
Add 2 cups baby spinach to the skillet and stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted.
Look for: fully wilted
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Remove the skillet from heat and transfer…
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the turkey and spinach mixture into a serving bowl.
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Slice 0.5 pcs avocado and lay it over the turkey mix.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp pumpkin seed over the…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp pumpkin seed over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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