Turkey and Sweet Pea Quinoa Skillet
A quick 20-minute dinner featuring savory lean turkey, sweet peas, and tender quinoa tossed with garlic.
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Michelle + Lila
Michelle 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
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
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
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
- 01
Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add crushed garlic clove and ground turkey…
Add crushed garlic clove and ground turkey to the skillet, breaking the turkey apart with a spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and no longer pink (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: browned and no longer pink (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C)
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Fold in sweet pea and cooked quinoa
Fold in sweet pea and cooked quinoa, stirring continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Remove from heat and transfer to a…
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl to serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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