Savory Cottage Cheese and Egg Power Bowl
A refreshing, high-protein bowl combining creamy cottage cheese, soft-boiled eggs, crisp cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and a light olive oil drizzle, it is effortless to prep and deeply nourishing.
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen 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.
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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
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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Place 2 large eggs in a small…
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Place 2 large eggs in a small…
Place 2 large eggs in a small saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch (2.5cm), and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Cover the pan
Once boiling, cover the pan, remove from heat, and let sit for 6 minutes for soft-boiled or 8 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
Allow: 6 minutes
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Transfer eggs immediately to a bowl of…
Transfer eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water for 3 minutes to stop the cooking, then peel and slice in half.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Scoop the low-fat cottage cheese into a…
Scoop the low-fat cottage cheese into a wide serving bowl as the base.
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Arrange sliced cucumber
Arrange sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and egg halves neatly over the cottage cheese.
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Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the top…
Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the top and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, sea salt, and black pepper.
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Serve immediately or pack in an airtight…
Serve immediately or pack in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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