Warm Egg and Black Bean Breakfast Taco
A warm corn tortilla layered with melted cheddar, soft scrambled eggs, and tender black beans. Rich in protein and dietary fiber for a steady start to your morning.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sirsa + Lila
Sirsa 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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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium…
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Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium…
Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) and add olive oil.
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Add black beans to one side of…
Add black beans to one side of the skillet to warm through for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Crack eggs into a small bowl
Crack eggs into a small bowl, whisk with a pinch of salt until combined, and pour into the open side of the skillet.
Look for: combined, and pour into the open side of the skillet
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Gently scramble eggs with a spatula for…
Gently scramble eggs with a spatula for 2 to 3 minutes until soft curds form and eggs are just set.
Look for: soft curds form and eggs are just set
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Warm corn tortilla in a separate dry…
Warm corn tortilla in a separate dry skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
Look for: pliable
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Place cheese slice onto warm tortilla so…
Place cheese slice onto warm tortilla so it softens slightly, then top with scrambled eggs and warmed black beans.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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