Southwest Egg Scramble with Sweet Potato
A comforting, savory breakfast scramble featuring eggs, black beans, and spiced sweet potato to keep you energized. It is designed to be gentle on sensitive digestion while keeping your protein and fiber elevated.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lisa + Lila
Lisa 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
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
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.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the sweet potato
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Prepare the sweet potato
Prepare the sweet potato: Warm a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add the small sweet potato cubes, cooking for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fork-tender and lightly browned.
Look for: they are fork-tender and lightly browned
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Cook the black beans
Cook the black beans: Stir the black beans directly into the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through and fragrant with the ground cumin.
Look for: heated through and fragrant with the ground cumin
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Whisk the eggs
Whisk the eggs: While the vegetables cook, crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk gently with a fork until yolk and white are completely blended.
Look for: yolk and white are completely blended
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Scramble
Scramble: Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Pour the whisked eggs directly over the sweet potato and bean mixture. Stir gently and continuously for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the eggs are softly set to your preference.
Look for: the eggs are softly set to your preference
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Garnish and serve
Garnish and serve: Remove from the heat, slide the scramble onto a plate, and top with fresh cilantro.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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