Soft Scrambled Eggs with Hemp and Spinach
Warm, tender soft-scrambled eggs folded with wilted baby spinach and topped with nutty hemp seeds. A gentle, quick meal packed with digestible protein and healthy omega-3 fats.
Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Andrea + Lila
Andrea 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 HealthDigestive 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
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
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
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp of extra virgin olive…
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Heat 1 tsp of extra virgin olive…
Heat 1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute until warmed.
Look for: warmed
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Add 1 cup of baby spinach to…
Add 1 cup of baby spinach to the pan and stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted and soft.
Look for: fully wilted and soft
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Crack 2 large eggs into a small…
Crack 2 large eggs into a small bowl and whisk thoroughly with a fork until uniform in color.
Look for: uniform in color
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Lower the skillet heat to low and…
Lower the skillet heat to low and pour in the whisked eggs around the wilted spinach.
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Gently sweep a spatula across the pan…
Gently sweep a spatula across the pan continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until soft, custard-like curds form and no liquid egg remains.
Look for: soft, custard-like curds form and no liquid egg remains
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Remove the pan from heat immediately to…
Remove the pan from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
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Transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate…
Transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and sprinkle evenly with 2 tbsp of hemp seeds and 1 tsp of ground flaxseed.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve warm immediately for optimum texture and…
Serve warm immediately for optimum texture and digestability. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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