Sticky Honey Garlic Turkey Skillet (High-Protein, Fiber-Rich)

A high-protein, fiber-rich weeknight dinner that actually loves you back.

There’s a very specific kind of hunger that shows up in midlife.

You’ve eaten dinner.
You’re not starving.
But somehow… you’re still prowling the kitchen an hour later.

Sound familiar?

That’s not a willpower issue. That’s usually a protein + fiber gap, and it’s one of the most common things I see in women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

This Balanced Honey Garlic Turkey & Greens skillet is one of those quietly powerful meals that solves that problem without feeling like “health food.” It’s cozy, savoury-sweet, fast to make, and hits the fundamentals your hormones are begging for right now.

Why this meal works so well in midlife

Let’s zoom out for a second.

As estrogen and progesterone shift, so do:

• Blood sugar regulation

• Insulin sensitivity

• Muscle maintenance

• Satiety signals

Which means dinners that used to “work” suddenly don’t.

This recipe checks three very important boxes:

1. High protein (without feeling heavy)

Ground turkey is an easy, accessible protein that supports:

• Muscle maintenance (critical in midlife)

• Blood sugar stability

• Feeling satisfied after meals

When protein is low at dinner, cravings tend to clock in late at night. This helps shut that down.

2. Fiber-rich greens

Green beans don’t get enough credit. They’re:

• High in fiber

• Gentle on digestion

• Supportive of gut health and estrogen detox pathways

Protein + fiber together is the magic combo for steady energy and fewer crashes.

3. A sauce that makes healthy food feel indulgent

The honey garlic sauce is the bridge here.

It brings:

• Sweetness without overload

• Savoury depth

• The feeling of “I actually want to eat this again”

And that matters. Consistency always beats perfection.

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Sticky Honey Garlic Turkey Skillet

prep time: 15 min | cook time: 30 min | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1.5 lbs ground turkey

• 12 oz green beans, ends trimmed

• 2 cups shredded carrots

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced

• 1/2 cup coconut aminos, tamari or soy sauce

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 tbsp sriracha (or to taste. optional)

• To garnish: sliced green onion, cilantro, sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Heat both oils in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the 1.5 lbs ground turkey and cook, breaking up the meat into smaller crumbles until no longer pink (~6-8 minutes)

2. Add in the 12 oz green beans and the 2 cups shredded carrots. Stir together then cover to steam the vegetables, stirring 1/2 way through. About 5 minutes.

3. Uncover the pan and turn the heat up to high, stirring to avoid burning but slightly charring the vegetables.

4. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the garlic, ginger and sriracha (if using) and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced.

5. Garnish with green onion, cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.

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Serve it with:

Curly Kale Winter Salad with Pomegranate (perfect for meal prep!)

Notes:

Store It: This is a great meal prep recipe! Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

Reheat It: This makes epic leftovers! Microwave for 30-60 seconds, or warm in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.

If you loved this recipe and want more simple, hormone-supportive meals that prioritize protein, fiber, and real life, you’ll love my approach inside the Peri Posse and my meal planning resources.

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We’re making midlife feel really good—with meals like this to prove it. 💛

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