Savory Bell Pepper and White Bean Egg Scramble
A warm and comforting breakfast scramble combining eggs and creamy white beans with sweet red bell pepper. Perfect for a quick, high-protein start to the day that supports steady digestion.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marla + Lila
Marla 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
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
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick…
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Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick…
Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until it shimmers.
Look for: it shimmers
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Add the chopped red bell pepper to…
Add the chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the pepper begins to soften and edges turn slightly brown.
Look for: the pepper begins to soften and edges turn slightly brown
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Turn the heat down to low
Turn the heat down to low, then add the rinsed white beans and diced tomato to the skillet, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
Look for: warmed through
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Crack the eggs into a small bowl…
Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk gently with a fork until yolk and white are just combined.
Look for: yolk and white are just combined
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Pour the whisked eggs directly into the…
Pour the whisked eggs directly into the skillet with the vegetables and beans.
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Cook on low heat
Cook on low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula for 2 to 3 minutes until the eggs are softly set but still moist.
Look for: the eggs are softly set but still moist
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Remove the skillet from heat
Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the optional fresh parsley, and slide the scramble onto a plate to serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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