Mexican Egg and Black Bean Breakfast Skillet
A heart-healthy, high-protein breakfast featuring whole eggs nestled in a savory hash of shredded chicken, fiber-rich black beans, red onion, and spicy jalapeno, topped with fresh avocado and cilantro.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria 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
Digestive 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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Make-Ahead friendly: You can saute the onion, jalapeno, chicken, and beans ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. In the morning, simply reheat the mixture in your skillet before cracking the eggs in.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Warm the olive oil in a medium…
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Warm the olive oil in a medium…
Warm the olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the diced red onion and sliced…
Add the diced red onion and sliced jalapeno pepper to the skillet. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
Look for: the onion becomes translucent and soft
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Stir in the shredded cooked chicken breast…
Stir in the shredded cooked chicken breast and rinsed black beans. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they are heated through and evenly combined with the aromatics.
Look for: they are heated through and evenly combined with the aromatics
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Use a wooden spoon to create two…
Use a wooden spoon to create two small wells in the chicken and bean mixture. Crack one whole egg directly into each well.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the egg whites are completely set and opaque, but the yolks remain soft.
Look for: the egg whites are completely set and opaque, but the yolks remain soft
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Slide the contents carefully onto a plate
Slide the contents carefully onto a plate. Top with the sliced avocado and fresh cilantro leaf before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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