Black Bean and Corn Breakfast Bowl
A savory, protein-packed morning bowl featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, hearty black beans, and sweet corn. Topped with fresh avocado for a satisfying, gut-friendly start to your day.
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
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
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.
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
Time saver
Batch prep: Rinse an entire can of beans and thaw a larger batch of corn at the start of the week. Store them in a glass container in the fridge so you can scoop out just what you need each morning.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep medium avocado (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small splash of olive oil…
- 01
Heat a small splash of olive oil…
Heat a small splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Rinse and drain the black beans and corn, then add them to the pan with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a dash of ground cumin. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until warm.
Look for: warm
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Push the bean and corn mixture to…
Push the bean and corn mixture to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs into the empty side, scrambling them gently with a spatula until softly set.
Look for: softly set
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Toss the eggs and the bean mixture…
Toss the eggs and the bean mixture together in the skillet for a few seconds to combine flavors, then transfer to a bowl.
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Top with sliced avocado and a dash…
Top with sliced avocado and a dash of your favorite hot sauce if you like a little morning heat.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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