10-Minute Spicy Black Bean and Cheddar Egg Bowl
A quick, warm skillet bowl featuring pan-seared eggs, fiber-rich black beans, melted cheddar cheese, and spicy salsa. A satisfying high-protein lunch packed with flavor and zero fuss.
Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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
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.
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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.
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Setup
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Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Set a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
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Set a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
Set a non-stick skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) and add olive oil.
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Add drained black beans to one side…
Add drained black beans to one side of the skillet to warm through for 2 minutes until heated.
Look for: heated
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Crack eggs directly into the other side…
Crack eggs directly into the other side of the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until whites are completely set and yolks remain soft.
Look for: whites are completely set and yolks remain soft
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Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the warm black…
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the warm black beans and eggs during the final minute of cooking until melted.
Look for: melted
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Transfer the warm beans and eggs into…
Transfer the warm beans and eggs into a serving bowl, top with salsa and diced avocado, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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