Herbed Egg White and Cucumber Plate
A light, clean protein plate featuring hard-boiled egg whites paired with crisp, hydrating cucumber and a light drizzle of herb-infused olive oil.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Kate + Lila
Kate 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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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.
Notice: energy for movement
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
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Peel the hard-boiled egg whites and slice…
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Peel the hard-boiled egg whites and slice…
Peel the hard-boiled egg whites and slice them in half lengthwise. Place them on a small serving plate.
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Wash and slice the cucumber into thin…
Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Arrange them next to the egg whites.
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Lightly drizzle the olive oil over the…
Lightly drizzle the olive oil over the egg whites and cucumber slices.
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Sprinkle with dried dill and a tiny…
Sprinkle with dried dill and a tiny pinch of black pepper if desired.
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