Quick Cheesy Spinach and Egg Skillet
Warm, fluffy scrambled eggs cooked with wilted baby spinach and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. Ready in under 10 minutes for a cozy, high-protein, low-calorie dinner that satisfies cheese cravings.
Prep
3 min
Cook
6 min
Total
9 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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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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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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.
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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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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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Prep
3 min
Cook
6 min
Total
9 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low…
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Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low…
Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.
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Add 1 cup baby spinach to the…
Add 1 cup baby spinach to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring gently until the leaves are completely wilted.
Look for: the leaves are completely wilted
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Whisk together 1 large egg and 0
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 0.5 cup egg whites until combined and uniform in color.
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Pour the egg mixture into the skillet…
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the wilted spinach.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, gently stirring with a spatula to form soft, tender curds.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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Sprinkle 0.25 cup light mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the eggs.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Remove the skillet from heat
Remove the skillet from heat, cover with a lid or foil, and let rest for 1 minute until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
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Transfer the cheesy scrambled eggs to a…
Transfer the cheesy scrambled eggs to a plate and serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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