High-Protein Spinach and Black Bean Egg Scramble
A rapid, savory breakfast scramble combining whole eggs, extra egg whites, black beans, and spinach for a high-protein morning start. It comes together in under 10 minutes using basic pantry staples.
Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Missy + Lila
Missy 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
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
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
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
To prep ahead, pre-portion the black beans and spinach in a single container in the fridge.
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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
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Instructions
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Next: Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat…
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Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat…
Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil, letting it heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 1 cup fresh spinach and 0
Add 1 cup fresh spinach and 0.5 cup drained black beans to the skillet, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach wilts down.
Look for: the spinach wilts down
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Whisk together 2 large eggs and 0
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 0.5 cup egg whites until combined.
Look for: combined
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Pour the egg mixture into the skillet…
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the spinach and beans.
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Gently stir with a spatula for 2…
Gently stir with a spatula for 2 to 3 minutes until the eggs are completely set and softly scrambled.
Look for: the eggs are completely set and softly scrambled
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Remove from heat immediately
Remove from heat immediately, plate, and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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