Protein-Packed Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
A quick, satisfying morning wrap featuring scrambled eggs, melted cheddar, and fiber-rich black beans. This warm whole wheat burrito stabilizes blood sugar and keeps you full for hours.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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
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
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
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make a batch of these over the weekend for easy meal prep. Wrap each cooled burrito tightly in foil and freeze. Reheat in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes for a fast, high-protein morning meal.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup canned black beans (rinsed)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Crack the eggs into a small bowl
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Crack the eggs into a small bowl
Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add the salt, black pepper, and ground cumin or hot sauce, and whisk until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Heat the olive oil or butter in…
Heat the olive oil or butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
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Pour the eggs into the skillet and…
Pour the eggs into the skillet and scramble gently until just set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Look for: just set
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Warm the whole wheat tortilla in the…
Warm the whole wheat tortilla in the microwave for 15 seconds or in a dry skillet until pliable.
Look for: pliable
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Spoon the rinsed black beans
Spoon the rinsed black beans, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese down the center of the warm tortilla.
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Fold the sides of the tortilla inward
Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
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