Warm Bok Choy and Pepita Bowl
Tender bok choy pan-seared with mild coconut aminos and tossed with crunchy pumpkin seeds. A quick, comforting, dairy-free and gluten-free snack high in key minerals.
Prep
3 min
Cook
6 min
Total
9 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly 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.
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
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
3 min
Cook
6 min
Total
9 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
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Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add halved baby bok choy cut-side down…
Add halved baby bok choy cut-side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned.
Look for: lightly browned
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Turn bok choy over
Turn bok choy over, drizzle with coconut aminos, cover, and cook for 2 minutes until tender.
Look for: tender
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Transfer bok choy to a bowl
Transfer bok choy to a bowl, top with pumpkin seeds, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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