Ground Turkey and Kale Egg Scramble
A rich, high-protein breakfast scramble with lean ground turkey, tender sauteed kale, and creamy avocado. Completely gluten-free and designed for steady morning energy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Jeny + Lila
Jeny 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 HealthSteadier 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
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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; add fresh avocado right before serving.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, around 350°F (175°C), and add olive oil.
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Add ground turkey to the skillet and…
Add ground turkey to the skillet and break it into small pieces with a spatula; cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and completely cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned and completely cooked through with no pink remaining
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Add chopped kale to the skillet with…
Add chopped kale to the skillet with the turkey; stir continuously for 3 to 4 minutes until the leaves are softened and tender.
Look for: the leaves are softened and tender
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Crack eggs into a small bowl and…
Crack eggs into a small bowl and whisk gently with a fork until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Reduce heat to low-medium and pour the…
Reduce heat to low-medium and pour the whisked eggs directly over the turkey and kale mixture in the pan.
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Gently push the eggs across the skillet…
Gently push the eggs across the skillet with a soft spatula for 2 to 3 minutes until soft, fluffy curds form and the eggs are set.
Look for: soft, fluffy curds form and the eggs are set
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Remove from heat immediately
Remove from heat immediately, plate the scramble, and top with sliced avocado.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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