Spinach And Tomato Egg Scramble With White Beans
A quick and savory egg scramble boosted with fiber-rich white beans, fresh baby spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes. It provides a warm, protein-packed start to your day that supports digestion and keeps you full.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 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.
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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
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
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
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
To save time in the morning, rinse and drain a whole can of white beans ahead of time and store the portion you need in an airtight container.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the vegetables by rinsing and halving…
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Prepare the vegetables by rinsing and halving…
Prepare the vegetables by rinsing and halving the cherry tomatoes, and rinsing the baby spinach.
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Whisk the large eggs with a pinch…
In a small bowl, whisk the large eggs with a pinch of black pepper until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
Look for: the yolks and whites are fully combined
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Heat the olive oil in a non-stick…
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until it flows easily.
Look for: it flows easily
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Add the halved cherry tomatoes and drained…
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and drained canned white beans to the skillet. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly and the beans are warmed through.
Look for: the tomatoes soften slightly and the beans are warmed through
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Add the fresh baby spinach to the…
Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted down to half its size.
Look for: the spinach is wilted down to half its size
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Pour the whisked eggs directly over the…
Pour the whisked eggs directly over the vegetables and beans. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Gently stir and fold the mixture with…
Gently stir and fold the mixture 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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Slide the scramble onto a warm plate…
Slide the scramble onto a warm plate and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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