Quick Warm Black Bean and Egg Breakfast Bowl
A rapid 5-minute skillet scramble combining fluffy eggs, egg whites, creamy black beans, and wilted spinach. Gentle on digestion, naturally sugar-free, and packed with high-quality protein.
Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi 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.
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
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
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
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
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Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and warm 1.5 tsp (7.5ml) olive oil for 30 seconds until slick.
Look for: slick
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Add 0.5 cup (86g) drained and rinsed canned black beans and 1 cup (30g) baby spinach to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until the spinach collapses and the beans are warmed through.
Look for: the spinach collapses and the beans are warmed through
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Whisk together 2 large eggs and 0
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 0.5 cup (120ml) liquid egg whites until uniform.
Look for: uniform
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Pour the egg mixture directly over the…
Pour the egg mixture directly over the beans and spinach in the pan.
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Gently stir with a spatula for 2…
Gently stir with a spatula for 2 minutes until the eggs are soft, set, and cooked through.
Look for: the eggs are soft, set, and cooked through
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Slide the scramble into a bowl and…
Slide the scramble into a bowl and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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